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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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does anyone know how to get rid of the low tire pressure message? it keeps flashing, along with the change engine oil message. Is there a way to reset them? thanks in advance
 
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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is your tire pressure ok? has your oil been changed lately?
 
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by monte carlo 3831
is your tire pressure ok? has your oil been changed lately?
yep 40 psi per tire, and I changed the oil a few weeks ago. The change oil soon light has always been on, but the tire pressure light just happened the other day. And it has a chime that goes off 3 times when I start it
 
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 06:31 PM
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the tire pressure i believe is. turn the key to "on" and pull the light switch out just one click 3 times. and then turn the car off. and start it and it should be good to go. mine did that when i put my new rims on. but i could use help with the change oil lightt as well
 
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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Why do you have the tires at 40psi? I thought our cars only called for 30-32psi.
 
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by zipper
Why do you have the tires at 40psi? I thought our cars only called for 30-32psi.
I will look tomorrow at the tires im running and let you know the brand and size. They call for 42 psi max I believe. I thought 40 seemed a little high too
 
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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thanks for the replys all. I was exploring the site and found a page that explains how to re set all of the messages by using the radio in the 6th gen technical section
 
Old Apr 13, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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Goodyear Viva 2. Rated at 44 psi max
 
Old Apr 13, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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MAX means when they are hot such as running at speeds on a highway.

If you are setting them at 40 and the air hasn't even been hot and expanded you risk blowing out that tire on the freeway.
 



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