Today leaving work when I started my patriot I got a message saying oil change recomended. I only have 2515 miles. Anyone else have this? I planned on changing it at 3000 miles anyway but just found it odd to come on so early especially since the owners manual states changing it every 6000 miles.
Oil change light on already?
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Today leaving work when I started my patriot I got a message saying oil change recomended. I only have 2515 miles. Anyone else have this? I planned on changing it at 3000 miles anyway but just found it odd to come on so early especially since the owners manual states changing it every 6000 miles.
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Your computer computes the need for the oil change based on the way you drive ie: duty cycle. Your computer might be overly cautious or faulty. Or maybe it right and you drive like a rally car driver? 
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Mine came on at 2500 as well. I waited to reach 3000 for the change though. I am almost to 5500 so we soon see whether or not it is going to come on.
A few other people have had theirs come on early in the first 3000 miles. Might be part of computer controlled break-in period? Any insiders know for sure?
I typically drive 16 miles (8 mile commute) a day with an average speed of 25 MPH (scangauge info). Hardly ever see over 3000 RPM, most time spent below 2000 RPM.
A few other people have had theirs come on early in the first 3000 miles. Might be part of computer controlled break-in period? Any insiders know for sure?
I typically drive 16 miles (8 mile commute) a day with an average speed of 25 MPH (scangauge info). Hardly ever see over 3000 RPM, most time spent below 2000 RPM.
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oops, forgot about the break in period. I remember a while back some people mentioned that the compute had a break in period built into it which even affected gas mileage...
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the pats have an oil change light/message? Which ones? lol? I dont remember seeing anything in my manual or my wifes, and I have a loaded limited (every option but uconnect- WTF? thats like one of the only features I actually wanted), and she has a convenience package only sport
I don't think that is the case..
My wife's 02 tahoe has a oil change light and it is based on engine hours vs engine RPM or something along that line.
Also if it was simple as 10 or 15 % then everyone would have the oil change light come on at the same mileage.
I thought the OC light was based on oil condition and that there was a sensor that check the condition of the oil.
I plan to change the oil to synthetic at 3000 miles even if the light doesn't come on.
My wife's 02 tahoe has a oil change light and it is based on engine hours vs engine RPM or something along that line.
Also if it was simple as 10 or 15 % then everyone would have the oil change light come on at the same mileage.
I thought the OC light was based on oil condition and that there was a sensor that check the condition of the oil.
I plan to change the oil to synthetic at 3000 miles even if the light doesn't come on.
It is based on RPM, engine hours and temperature. For instance I run 25 mile to work and 25 miles back each day. It took 5,650 miles before my oil change message came on. When I was closer to work with my 99 silverado the light would come on around 3,250 miles. The temperature piece is especially important in the winter when oil needs to reach operating temperature to burn off contaminates.
Bottom line is I am going to trust mine and follow the manual. After all the life time warranty does apply.
Bottom line is I am going to trust mine and follow the manual. After all the life time warranty does apply.
well i drove my patriot like a grandma for the first 2500 miles and my light still came on at 2500 so i think it is preset to come on at 2500 intervals from each reset.
those of you that have 07 models i dont think you have this feature. This is for non EVIC 08 models. Also there may be a difference between 4x2 and 4x4 models for the preset.
those of you that have 07 models i dont think you have this feature. This is for non EVIC 08 models. Also there may be a difference between 4x2 and 4x4 models for the preset.
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mine didn't come on until about 3200 miles... but I had already changed it at 1000 miles , its just something I do on new vehicles.
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Had my first oil change alittle late at 3300 miles... never saw a message... Now it has 5900 miles on it and i am getting the change oil message...so i am starting to think these computers are just random...
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havent seen the change oil light yet
3k and 6k miles
Have 21 k miles on it and usually change between
3k and 6k miles
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Did you forget to reset your oil change indicator when you got the 1st oil change? When you change the oil in the Patriot the oil change indicator does not get reset automatically because it does not measure the quality of the oil to determine if it is dirty or not. The oil change indicator comes on when the computer thinks you should have an oil change due to the number of times the vehicle has been started, long trips, short trips ect. When I did my 1st oil change the light was not on, but I read in the manual on how to reset the oil change light and did it. I don't have Evic so I had to put the key in the on position and then floor the gas pedal 3 times in 10 seconds or something like that for it to reset.
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Even my Jeep dealership mechanic couldn't clearly spell out what caused the lights to go on.
My notice first came at 2500 miles (almost exactly!). I changed it then and told the guy about it. He reset everything and yet at 5000 miles (2X2500?) it came on again. This time I waited until it got closer to 6000 miles (5900 to be exact). Our driving style is varied. She just putts to work and I usually have a heavy foot when driving, which is seldom as it is really her car.
I'd love to hear a good, logical explanation from a Jeep mechanic on how this operates!
My notice first came at 2500 miles (almost exactly!). I changed it then and told the guy about it. He reset everything and yet at 5000 miles (2X2500?) it came on again. This time I waited until it got closer to 6000 miles (5900 to be exact). Our driving style is varied. She just putts to work and I usually have a heavy foot when driving, which is seldom as it is really her car.
I'd love to hear a good, logical explanation from a Jeep mechanic on how this operates!
I stand corrected. It is based off RPM's and hours. Curious.
Personally, I wish I could permanently turn the ^%#$(* off.
me too. Do people really need a light to know when to change their oil? We have been doing oil changes on cars for almost a century :doh:
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Im about to hit the 4500 mile mark on mine and still havent seen an oil change light. so as i figure it, another 1500 miles and itll be ready to change. Ive got like 6 free oil change coupons from Jeep and about 4 more from my dealer, so i think its covered for a while.
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