Oil Reset Procedure: Pontiac Torrent 2005-2010
Oil Reset Procedure for Pontiac Torrent 2005-2010
Easy to follow oil reset procedure for Pontiac Torrent for the year 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Oil Reset Procedure for Pontiac Torrent for the year 2005 through 2010
1. Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine).
2. Immediately after Step 1 press and release the gas pedal 3 times within 5 seconds. The change engine oil light will flash while the system is resetting.
3. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
Oil Reset Procedure for Pontiac Torrent for the year 2006 through 2009
1. Turn ignition to the “RUN” position and immediately press and release the accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds.
2. Light will flash while system is resetting.
3. Turn ignition off.
Oil Reset Procedure for Pontiac Torrent for the year 2008 through 2009
1. Turn ignition to the “RUN” position and immediately press and release the accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds.
2. Light will flash while system is resetting.
3. Turn ignition off.
Additional Pontiac Torrent Oil Reset Light Procedure Information
| Model | Year | Engine Size (liters) | Viscosity | Capacity w/filter (quarts) |
| Torrent | 2006-2009 | 3.4 | 5W-30 | 4.5 |
| Torrent | 2008-2009 | 3.6 | 5W-30 | 5.5 |
About Pontiac Torrent
The Pontiac Torrent is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors from 2006 to 2009. It was a mildly restyled version of the first-generation Chevrolet Equinox that served as a replacement for the Aztek. The Torrent and Equinox shared the same basic body structure and mechanicals. The Torrent, on the other hand, has a distinct front and rear end to distinguish it from the Equinox. The suspension was also tweaked to be firmer and more sporty, and the electronic power steering was reprogrammed to provide a firmer, less artificial feel.
After the 2009 model year, the Pontiac Torrent was discontinued. As a result of General Motors’ decision to close the Pontiac division in 2010, the last Torrent rolled off the assembly line on September 2, 2009. Originally, a new Buick SUV based on the GM Theta platform was planned to replace the Torrent in 2010, but General Motors decided to replace the Torrent with a new GMC SUV based on the GM Theta platform called the GMC Terrain, which went on sale in 2009 for the 2010 model year. (Source: Wiki)
