Honda Car Forum

About five months ago, my Maintenance required light came on in my 2000 Honda Civic. I turned it off, thinking it wasn't anything serious since it wasn't my "Check Engine Light." Yesterday the Maintenance Light came back on (five months later). I am just wondering what this light means and what exactly I should do. I drive my car a lot on the weekends and depend greatly upon it. The car is in great condition, I have had a few problems with my air conditioner, but thats about it. Could I be in need of a tune up and if so, can I go another week without one? Any advice would help.

preventive maintenance, like oil change, its just a reminder

Mine usually comes on when the oil is low

it might be a problem with the sensor but i would have someone do a diagnostic test on it. you can get a free diagnostic test at auto zone if you have one in your city

It's time to get the car serviced.

its just telling you to change the oil and filter every 7500 miles on honda owned two nothing to worry about; just change your oil!

its a maintenance reminder light that comes on every 7500 miles, its not only for oil changes look in your manual and at specific mileage there are specific maintenance that are needed for your vehicle

Time to get it serviced. When was the last time you have that done or have you never had it done. By the sound of this you really don't need a car because you don't know how to take care of one.

I have a 2000 civic and i think your talking about the light that comes on and you stick you key into the little slot right near it to turn it off. If thats the light then it is just a Oil change/maintenence reminder. It turns from green to yellow to red. I believe it takes 7500 miles to turn it from green to red but it is just to remind you that an oil change is due. In the manual Honda recommends that you change the oil every 7500 miles. Most auto enthusisats/mechanics believe this should be done every 3000 miles however. Every time you change the oil just stick your key in the slot to reset it then you know when you need to change it again.

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