How often do I need to change the oil in my speedometer calibrator?

Just kidding... I'm due for my first oil change... it says so right on the dash every time I turn on the engine. Do I need to program the Jeep/speedo back to stock before every oil change, just so they can reset the dash message? I hope not. I called Hypertec and the guy had no clue.

 

I guess it depends where you go. Personally I don't bring my vehicles to the dealership for oil changes, prefer Mr Lube, and I just do the on/off key thing after they're done to clear the dash light (it's in the manual).

I guess the dealership may have a way to clear the code by plugging into your Jeep's computer, in which case you'd probably want to reset the options to stock (just to be safe, never know what the hell they're going to 'fix' when they're in there).

 

Well thats new to me
I've never had it go past yet
I also like Mr.Lube my dealership takes about 2hours to change the oil

 

I've never even had the light come on I usually change every 3k and never let it go past 5k, and do it the old fashion way, cardboard and my driveway

 

turn the key to the on position....

step on the gas pedal 3 times within 10 seconds....

turn the key to the off position..... this should reset the oil change indicator....

(don't start the Jeep when turning to the "on" position when you step on the gas pedal...)

 

you should be able to rest the engine codes with the hypertec. I did when I used mine

 

What light?

Is it an 08 and above thing?

Poor me.. No damn air pressure reminders and no oil change light.. Guess I should sell it so I can get all the good stuff!

I'll have to admit part of my not waiting for an 08 was the tire pressure sensors, and that I couldn't wait anymore...

 

a dealership would reset the light the same way you would and they're not going to reset anything other than the oil. Dealerships usually have guys on hourly wage changing oil, but if it goes to a tech, he's not going to spend any more time doing anything. You get paid .3 of an hour for an oil change and when you're on commission, all oil changes do is get in your way of making money.

 

The key and gas pedal 3X thing works like a charm...I do it every time I change the oil to reset that stupid message.

 

Yes I got an oil change today at one of the quick lube places. They said they reset the message but then I realized they just changed the display to the trip meter to hide it.

Thanks for the instructions. I tried finding it in the manual and couldn't find it.

BTW...

I changed the oil once (on my TJ) a few years ago... made a mess and the oil I drained is still sitting in a pan in my garage. (how do you prevent the oil in the filter from dripping all over the engine when you take it off?). Anyway, today I bought a grease gun to try to lube the suspension myself. We'll see if that will be a one time shot too.