Bill,

Sounds like you've done your homework. These are the basic steps. I've changed the oil once on our new 05 HCH, so I don't remember if the filter plug has a magnet built into it or not. If so, you want to wipe off the metalic sludge that clings to it.

Other than using a high quality oil, perhaps a synthetic oil, and a high quality oil filter, I think you're good to go.

As to "reseting" the maintenance light, I believe you just press the button on by the odometer.

Mike

Kansas, not as flat as you think...