Hello I have a ‘08 Jeep Pat, and had the first oil change done at the dealership and they did not reset the change oil indictor on the dash. I have an owner’s manual but it is in the safety deposit box and did not want to have to go get it or wait 3 hours at the dealership to reset my computer. Can anyone tell me how to reset the change oil?
I wasn't aware of the feature on the 2008 models, either. I was hoping it wasn't your oil pressure light!!!
From the manual (available from www.jeep.com under "for owners"):
Engine Oil Change Indicator System Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.
To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.
That did the trick! Thanks Brett!
The "master mechanic" at my dealer once told me that the Patriot detects whether the oil is too dirty and then the light comes on automatically, what a load!
I did not mean to put in there, but when I put all the paper work toghter just put in with it and forgot to take it out. so now that is were it sets. Thank you for the info.
Mine came on this morning for the first time
I don't have the digital display with the mpg device
It shows up where on the odometer
2,500 miles on the Patriot so far
Light seems early to me
mine was like that to, the manual states 10000 KMS( in canada) between oilchanges, and it also takes in to consideration the temperatures , driving style, and city/highway stuff to. as so i am told from my service advisor.
I just turned over 2500 miles and the very next time i turned the car on guess what. Ding Ding Ding oil change required. Seems like chrysler programmed them to come on at 2500 miles automatically. Wonder why they advertise 6000 miles in the owners manual then?
Fromwhat I heard it's not just programmed for miles. There is a quality monitoring system associated with it as well. I believe and my dealer confirmed it is set to 6000 miles since last reset OR oil quality limits are reached.
Mine first came on at 6000 and every 6000 since resets. I have not seen it come on when it wasn't near intervals of 6000.
Its a standard feature for all 08's. Mine is bone stock "D" package with no options and it has an oil change light that I have to reset myself everytime because the waterheads at the dealer never do it when they change the oil.
My oil change indicator told me to change the oil at around 3500KM yet the manual says 10,000KM maybe the first oil change is always early since there is a break in period.
I just changed my oil at 5000 miles. The light was not on. I drive 85% highway, do not tow, and the first 5000 were in warm weather. The type of driving you do determines the computer's indication of when to change oil. All city driving, short trips and towing will trigger an earlier change interval.
I also noted the manual stated that when the light comes on you should have the vehicle serviced "as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles". I thought 2500 was kind of soon too. But I also do a lot of stop and go driving.
My '10 only has 1800 miles and I'm already going to do an oil change. The light hasn't come on, but I didn't change it at 500ish like I was going to for break in. :doh: If the light is really set at 6000 then it's only going to monitor every other oil change for me. I'm not going to go more than 3400 for each oil change. It's not good to.
that highly depends on what oil you use.
in europe for the diesel engine we use 5W-30, a long life oil that we change every 15000 km (9000 miles) according to the book, with no probs at all
The oil change light system in most vehicles is kind of a joke. It doesn't look at the oil, just electronic info like throttle position, speed, and RPM. Change your oil at 5000 miles and your engine will last a lot longer.
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