Thread: How to reset the oil change display on dash.

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Ok guys how do I reset the oil change display on my dash of my 08 Dodge ram.
I change my own oil so I need to reset it now, since it keeps coming on.
Thanks Kurt

hey say turn on the ignition sw. DO not start. Depress the gas pedal 3 times with in 10 seconds and turn off ignition...Found this on search on Yahoo.

Also found online...

This has been addressed as a part of Chrysler Technical Service Bulletin #08-013-08 REV. A. It's a fix for "Oil Change Monitor Alerts Prematurely," which involves erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module with the latest software revision. The only problem is that this TSB applies to the 2007/2008 Wrangler, Durango, Aspen, Grand Cherokee, and Commander--not the Ram. You could ask your Dodge service department personnel to do a reprogramming. They may be able to compare the software version installed in your control module with the latest available, online. If they are both the same, don't bother reprogramming. Otherwise, a newer version may fix the problem. If that gets you nowhere, have the technician check with Dodge tech support. Worst-case scenario would be to wait for updated programming. In the meantime, schedule your service the old-fashioned way.

The procedure reads as follows:
"Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not start the engine. Slowly depress and release the accelerator pedal fully three times within 10 seconds. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. If the change-oil indicator illuminates the next time the engine is started, repeat this procedure."

The Dodge service schedule for your truck shows 6000-mile oil change intervals. The same condition you're experiencing has been dealt with by Chrysler Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) .

Originally Posted by vara4

Ok guys how do I reset the oil change display on my dash of my 08 Dodge ram.
I change my own oil so I need to reset it now, since it keeps coming on.
Thanks Kurt

firts oil change since 08 !!!! share that oil with us ... HA !!!!

long time lurker, first time poster. I work as a service advisor in a dodge dealership and found tsb #08-013-08 REV. A does not apply to the 2008 dodge ram 5.7. as I can find. and the oil change interval is just not to exceed 6000 miles or 6 months. per Chrysler the oil should be changed within 500 miles of the "oil change required" notice coming on in the vehicles cluster. the vehicle will learn from your driving style, idle times, outside temperature, acceleration rates etc and adjust your oil change interval as it sees fit. but to the original question, key to run position, 3 times down on the gas pedal and key off will reset it.

Thanks Guys, this is the first time I have seen the oil light come on. The truck only has 20,000 miles on it.
I got it with 16.000 when I bought it used over a year ago, But I changed the oil twice now and am ready to change it again.
I am running the Mobil 1 5W-20 in it, just was not sure if the light re-set like my Chevy suburban or not.
Thanks again for your help.
Kurt