Our 2013 Patriot has 3,500 miles on it. I know that the Jeep will tell me when to change the oil, but maybe for the first one I should change it fairly soon whether it says to or not?
When first oil change?
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New engines need a first oil change at 3000 due to metal particles/dust from the new engine.
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Not hard to do yourself, although going to the dealer is better than those oil change places IMHO. I could tell you some horror stories from those places.
JeepCares is correct too, start a file for your Jeep and keep all mait records, receipts, etc.
If you do go to a dealer, ask about oil change specials. They often have package deals, but do not always tell you if you don't ask. Last time I bought one of those it was $60 for 4 oil changes, less than I can do it myself. Always ask about what other mait that is due for your mileage too, and it's a good idea to read your manual for mait and service schedules.
JeepCares is correct too, start a file for your Jeep and keep all mait records, receipts, etc.
If you do go to a dealer, ask about oil change specials. They often have package deals, but do not always tell you if you don't ask. Last time I bought one of those it was $60 for 4 oil changes, less than I can do it myself. Always ask about what other mait that is due for your mileage too, and it's a good idea to read your manual for mait and service schedules.
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That's what I usually do. Then I don't have to deal with getting rid of the oil.
I should add that I usually take it to the dealer throughout the warranty period, and usually after as well. If not, I'm sure to get a receipt from wherever I took it. I don't want a hassle should I need warranty assistance.
I believe a strong dealer/customer relationship benefits me the customer as much as it does the dealer. God forbid I have a warranty issue, there's no quarrelling -- they know I'm a regular customer and that I'm likely to continue there for service and to purchase future vehicles.
So, even after warranty, if I'm a familiar face and I have a serious problem, they're likely to go to bat for me. This has actually happened for me (twice) at GM dealerships. I haven't needed such assistance from Jeep, but if ever I do, I fully expect they'll take care of me.
For example, when Ignatz's transmission failed, they gave me a loaner to use for most of a week, including a weekend. That was not required, but I was able to keep several hundred miles off my Jeep while using their loaner which again they were not obligated to do. If they'd never seen me in 5 years, I doubt I would have gotten the extra courtesy, even if they performed the warranty work as required. Suppose I typically pay an extra $10 for my oil change, I got it all back right then and there. Frankly usually with the coupon its pretty close to the bargain shops, plus nobody pushes me for extra work I don't need.
Well, after reading on, I may just do the change myself today in the afternoon, but after reading the manual, it mentions that I would have to reset the indicator after changing the oil.
It says to:
Turn the key to the "on" position (ignition of) and press the accelerator pedal fully 3 times within 10 seconds and then turn off?
Is that correct?
It says to:
Turn the key to the "on" position (ignition of) and press the accelerator pedal fully 3 times within 10 seconds and then turn off?
Is that correct?
Ive done every new vehicle Ive ever owned at 2,000, until today. The Pat got it at 1997.
Then I do them by manuf recommendations, as said above, at dealer until warranty expires.
Our 2012 T&C supposedly has a sensor/light- with a manuf recommendation of 8,000 miles. I do it every 6,000 and have never seen the light.
This Pat says light & 10,000 miles. I will probably change it at another 6,000. They owe me another free one anyway.
Then I do them by manuf recommendations, as said above, at dealer until warranty expires.
Our 2012 T&C supposedly has a sensor/light- with a manuf recommendation of 8,000 miles. I do it every 6,000 and have never seen the light.
This Pat says light & 10,000 miles. I will probably change it at another 6,000. They owe me another free one anyway.
Yes, that works on GM products too. I think if done successfully, the indicator will flash a couple times to celebrate.
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