[beledi]

If the maintenance required light goes on and stays on, can the Element be driven? 56,000 miles.

 

[DELAWAREelement]

have you had the oil changed? how long have you been driving with it on? when is your next scheduled oil change?

i do believe the light comes on early giving you plenty of time to schedule an oil change or to do it yourself, but you should follow the oil change window sticker (if any, i know some places don't give them anymore) somewhat closely.

if you don't have a sticker but you had your oil change done at a shop, it should be on whatever paperwork they gave you from your last visit.

 

[DELAWAREelement]

here are a few links that may help

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-29543.html

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-20560.html

 

[ramblerdan]

Maintenance required indicator: OK to drive; time to change your fluids, etc.
Check engine icon: Get it serviced right away

 

[CBJKing]

I have a similar issue. My maintenance req'd light flashes when I turn the car on but it goes off after a couple seconds. I don't really remember if it always did this or not. Does this mean I need to get my fluids checked or is it just part of starting up the car?

 

[ramblerdan]

2006 owner's manual, page 57

 

[CBJKing]

I actually may have just found the answer myself. I bought the car used in June and did the first oil change (for me) at 41k miles just in case it needed it. Rather be safe than sorry. I didn't know about resetting the maintenance reminder so 3k miles later that's probably my issue.

 

[beledi]

have you had the oil changed? how long have you been driving with it on? when is your next scheduled oil change?

i do believe the light comes on early giving you plenty of time to schedule an oil change or to do it yourself, but you should follow the oil change window sticker (if any, i know some places don't give them anymore) somewhat closely.

if you don't have a sticker but you had your oil change done at a shop, it should be on whatever paperwork they gave you from your last visit.

Thank you, I will check the oil sticker.