hey everyone. just want you to all know im new to this site and first time posting, so please forgive me if i didnt check the obvious first

i just got a 2008 toyota corolla and i just hit 5000 miles on it. the maintance required light came on, so i changed the oil myself.

now the light is still on.... will it go off by itself eventually or do i need to reset the computer some how?

or does this light mean something else is wrong with my car???

thanks for all the help in advance!!

You'll need to reset the light. Have you looked at your owner's manual yet to see how to reset it?

i read though the manual and i didnt see anything about reseting it.... i looked in the glove box for a button or switch to reset it, but didnt find anything.

ill read through the manual again.... but does anyone know how to do this??

More than likely, it's a OBD II code that can be cleared through your Toyota dealer (though they'll probably charge you for it), through a ODB II reader (can cost you about $50-200 but you can check/clear the codes whenever you want) or through someplace like AutoZone (that'll check/clear these codes for free). I believe that Toyota made this light so that you wouldn't have to stick a sticker to remind you about having to have your oil changed, but forgot about the do-it-yourselfers in doing so. With only 5k, you shouldn't have to worry about more than that.
Hope this helps!

SuperJ

I believe the answer to resetting the maint reqd light, is on page 113 of owners manual.

Went to Lube Pros today to get the oil changed. The maintenance light was on when I pulled into it AND after I left (apparently they didn't know how to reset it). I plugged in my OBD II reader and it unfortunately didn't have an option to clear the light.

I was going to call the Toyota dealer near me, but instead I did a quick search online for the answer. Here it is:

Turn ignition key to 'ON' and press the odometer button until the display reads actual mileage... not Trip A or B.
Turn ignition key to OFF.
Hold in the same button you used in step 1.
While holding the button in, turn ignition key to 'ON'.
You'll see the mileage turn to dashes that'll decrease.
The 'Maint Reqd' light should blink and go out.

Works on a 2007 Corolla! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/banana.gif)