Purchased a 2010 GC with 4.0L in March 2010. 1st oil change at 2300, and now with mostly highway driving, the COL is on at 5700? I can understand the 1st early change, but can the COL be programmed to what the manual suggests as opposed to what the dealer would like you to do? I imagine the next item will be to change the headlight fluid.....

 

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Here is a TSB that was for the dealer to perform. You want to ck with dealer on this TSB.
SUBJECT:
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Oil Change Indicator System - Dealer
Preferences During Prep
MODELS:
2008 (DR) Ram Truck
**2009 (HB) Durango**
**2009 (HG) Aspen**
**2009 (JC) Journey**
**2008 - 2009 (KA) Nitro**
**2008 - 2009 (KK) Liberty**
**2009 (LC) Challenger**
**2008 - 2009 (LX) 300 / Magnum / Charger**
**2008 - 2009 (RT) Caravan / Town & Country**
NOTE: This Bulletin only applies to models equipped with a programmable EVIC.
Additionally, this feature is only available on U.S. market models. Other
markets may be added at a later date.
DISCUSSION:
**Many models now include an oil change indicator system**. This system displays an “Oil
Change Required” or “Oil Change” message at appropriate intervals on the instrument
cluster.
The vehicles listed above may be equipped with a programmable display on the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center, (EVIC). The “Oil Change Required” message may also include
the dealerships name and phone number which can be programmed into the vehicle with
the StarSCAN® or StarMOBILE® scan tool.
NUMBER: 08-002-09
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: February 4, 2009
NOTE: **Other vehicles may be added at any time. Dealers can determine if the
feature is available by following the procedures below. If Enable/Disable
Dealer Contact Information is active, the feature can be used to enter the
servicing dealer's information.**
The following procedure describes the steps to add, delete or change a dealership name
and phone number on the display.
NOTE: If NOT programmed during vehicle prep, customer approval MUST be
obtained before adding or changing this information.
NOTE: When performing this Procedure, the software release level in the
StarSCAN® or StarMOBILE®; must be programmed with the latest level
software. The software release level is visible in the blue header at the top of
the StarSCAN® or StarMOBILE® screen.
1. Connect the StarSCAN® or StarMOBILE®. (in Pass-Through Mode)
NOTE: To use the StarMOBILE® in Pass-Through Mode requires that StarMOBILE®
be connected to the dealership network via a wired or wireless connection.
For more information on how to use the StarMOBILE® in Pass-Through
Mode, see the StarMOBILE® training tutorials available on DealerCONNECT >
Service > Repair > StarSCAN® and StarMOBILE® Tools link or at
www.dctools.com
2. From the Home Screen, enter “ECU VIEW” or “VEHICLE PREP”.
3. Select “CCN”.
4. Select “Misc. Functions”.
5. Select “Enable/Disable Dealer Contact Information”.
6. Select “Enable” or “Disable” as desired.
7. If enabled, select “Program Dealer Contact Information” and follow on screen prompts.
8. “Reset” will cause display to read: “Contact Dealer” as default.
9. Select finish to exit.

 

The dealer doesn't program when the light should come on. And you can reset it and change the oil whenever you want. It's like complaining when your low washer fluid light comes on or low fuel light.

 

Thanks for the info. Seems strange that my Buick has no trouble going 6k to 8k between the Oil Change Light and my wife's Dodge can barely get to 3k. I could understand if she did mainly intown driving, but this is mostly highway with a 11 mile trip.

 

We recommend you change your oil every 3k

 

I change mine ever 3k even with using synthetic oil, I feel is cheep insurance

 

Sythetic oil change at 3k.......waste of oil and bad on your wallet.

Seriously

 

Kinda like getting a flu shot once a month

 

Mystery solved. When you leave the dealership, just reset the oil light yourself. Turn on key, hit gas pedal 3 times. Turn off and then start. Light now comes on at random mileage. Also found it interesting that when a friend of mine purchased one of those maintenance packages, the recommended oil change frequentcy magically changed to 10k.