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Old 07-04-2013, 02:08 PM
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Guys help me to reset oil change indicator on dash display. 2012 3500 Ram.
Dealership didn't and there is no info in a manual.thanks
 
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Old 07-04-2013, 02:59 PM
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Usually you just turn the ignition to the "ON" position (without starting the engine)
then push your accelerator pedal completely down to the floor 3 full times.
Then turn the ignition switch "OFF", and the OC message should be cleared.
Dont be surprised if you have to do it a 2nd or 3rd time for it to clear.
 
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Originally Posted by LU229
Usually you just turn the ignition to the "ON" position (without starting the engine)
then push your accelerator pedal completely down to the floor 3 full times.
Then turn the ignition switch "OFF", and the OC message should be cleared.
Dont be surprised if you have to do it a 2nd or 3rd time for it to clear.
Yes - or if you can't find someone on the internet to explain it then download manual from dodge site and read it.
http://www.ramtrucks.com/en/owners/manuals/
 
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SHould not have to turn they key off, with the truck in the on position not running and pressing the gas three times to the floor within 10 seconds should be enough, making sure to allow the gas pedal to return to the idle position each time.

Personally, I do not understand why automakers do this crap. Is it wrong to just have a reset button or a reset arrow in the EVIC? Maybe they do it hoping owners just take it to the dealer for the oil change.
 

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IMO it's actaully worth it to just have somebody change oil for you. This thing takes 3 gallons of oil - $83 plus Mopar filter - $15. I payed 125$ total.
 
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LU229 is right.

Key in "ON" - accelerator down 3 time quickly and key "OFF". Message is cleared. Thank you.
 
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LU229 is right.

Key in "ON" - accelerator down 3 time quickly and key "OFF". Message is cleared. Thank you.
Glad to have been able to help
 
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IMO it's actaully worth it to just have somebody change oil for you. This thing takes 3 gallons of oil - $83 plus Mopar filter - $15. I payed 125$ total.
Do not argue from a cost standpoint it makes alot of sense to have it done, the little you can save is not worth anyones time. However I factor in what are they really putting in my car, you really do not know, plus the other factor of who is driving my vehcile around. That makes it very worth my time. Putting in full syn plus a filter costs $40 if done properly (for a gasser), I suppose it could be a little higher in different parts of the country.
 

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Most of the time I stand there and watch what they do to my car and actually see if they remove filter and replace it with a new one. I'm a control freak I guess.
 



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