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MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) light on 3 days after oil change

Bronco Damen

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Changed oil (5w-30/6Q) and filter (new O-rings) 3 days ago and now the MIL light has come on. Triple checked my work. Drain plug tight and not leaking, removed and inspected oil filter/housing/O-rings and oil cap. Anyone have this happen? Dipstick is showing exactly between the 2 dots.
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Check the oil fill cap, on straight and tight. Had this issue on a different car which showed as an EGR error code.
 

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Reset the oil life on the settings menu?????
 

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Reset the oil life on the settings menu?????
Go to menu and hold the OK button to reset back to 100%
I change every 5K so its roughly 50% when I reset. If it gets to a point, it may trigger MIL.
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