How to Reset the “Oil Change Due” Light on a Dodge Journey
Here is a super quick guide on how to reset the “Oil Change Due” light in your Dodge Journey!
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The “Oil Change Due” light comes on every 5,000-10,000 miles after being reset (depending on type of driving). This is a nice reminder that you need an oil change, but can be a bit annoying as well! Luckily it is very easy to reset this light. It is in the owner’s manual as well, but usually it is easier just to Google the solution! Here are the steps to reset the light.
Oil-Change Supplies:
- Mobil 1 Full-Synthetic 5w-20 Motor Oil
- Mopar Oil Filter – Dodge Journey (2009-2019) (both 4 Cyl 2.4L and 6 Cyl 3.5L)
- Oil Change Kit
Step by Step Instructions:
Reset the “Oil Change Due” Light using these steps:
- Start with the vehicle off. Do not press any foot pedals.
- Press the start button twice to get it to the “On/Run” setting.
- Press the gas pedal all the way to the floor 3 times within 10 seconds.
- Press the start button again to turn the vehicle to the “Off” setting.
Detailed Steps with Pictures:
Start with the car in the off position. Normally you would press the brake with your foot and press the start button. In order to reset the “Oil Change Due” light, DON’T press the brake pedal with your foot.
Simply press the “Start” button twice, slowly, to get it into the “RUN” position.
Once in the “RUN” position, with your foot, press the accelerator pedal (gas pedal) all the way to the floor, then release. Repeat this a total of 3 times within 10 seconds.
Then press the “Start” button again to get it into the “OFF” position.
Now you can go ahead and start the vehicle as you normally would. The “Oil Change Due” light should now be off!
Supplies and Tools to Change Oil:
- Mobil 1 Full-Synthetic 5w-20 Motor Oil
- Mopar Oil Filter – Dodge Journey (2009-2019) (both 4 Cyl 2.4L and 6 Cyl 3.5L)
- Oil Change Kit
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Didn’t work. Tried it several times.
So if you have a 2016 or newer. Push the button to “RUN” then the accelerator 3x and it should go off.
I’d wager those it’s not working for are stoping at the accessory position and not going to the run position. Press the start/stop 2x without your foot on any pedal- the car won’t crank without your foot on the brake. Then press accelerator 3x within 10 seconds then start stop again. It works, I promise!
Thanks for the comment, good tip!
We’ve tried this a million times, different speeds and it isn’t working, any other options?
Hi Michelle, sorry it’s not working for you.
Some other things to consider are that other factors can also play a role. For example, if the headlights are on, it may not work. Also, the emergency brake. Try to think of things like that, that could be affecting it.
Wish I had a better answer for you!
Good luck!
Doesn’t work. Tried it 5 different times
Thanks. Very simple to do.
You’re welcome, glad to help!
I have been trying this and it will not go off. I just had an oil change. Is there any other tips on how to get it to turn off