Maintenance Required came on while driving

First, I'll say hello. Just bought an 05 Tacoma about a month ago. Been spying on here for a little while, and finally need some help.
So my maintenance required light has been flashing on startup for about a week, and I know it's the oil change reminder. Just been a busy week with all the holiday nonsense.
But just now, on my way home from the movies (Hobbit was good) the light just came on. Is that still just the oil, or should I be more concerned? I planned on changing it tomorrow, but with the light on I am now thinking of bringing it to a mechanic.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Welcome to TW Sean, the light comes on for a little bit a few times as a gentle reminder, then if you don't reset the light, it will come on and stay on. No biggie, change your oil and then reset the light

 

Whew, I was a little worried at first. I'll be changing it first thing tomorrow.
Thank you.
seems to be a nice crowd here.
Also, is anyone else from VT?

 

Did you check the manual?

 

Yeah, but I figured the light could be something far more nefarious.

 

Depends on the light. The maintenance indicator is not a CEL as described in the manual.

 

That is very good to know.

 

The way you described it, it sounds like just your oil needs changed.

 

Owners manual and stickies ftw.
Well played.

I'm from Ct but go to VT often.

 

Put a piece of masking tape over the light and move on with life...... As long as she drives = good times

 

oh..good word! "nefarious".. havent dropped that one on anyone lately. i will. thanks for the reminder. haha.

 

Well it is a great word.

 

Oh yeah that's a genius idea wonder why I never thought about doing that....? oh yeah cuz I actually care about my truck