My service indicator came on today with a -124. I've only put 4400 miles on it since buying it from the dealership, so this will be my first service date. My question is, what does "service" mean. Just an oil change? Oil change and tune up? Lube job?..Etc....Just what does "service' entail? and does it have to be done by the dealer since it's the first one?..Thanks, any info will be welcomed.

 

i to have the wrench with a -40, my car is an 05 with 45k. i just bought it last month and i have the papers showing that the dealship changed the oil. what should i do guys..

 

If you look in your owners manual it will give you the items for a Service A (1 wrench) and Service B(2 wrenches)... A is basically an oil change and check the all the filters, brakes, fluids, etc...... there is a 'service checklist' posted here somewhere that you can print and record your service on.....


There are also instructions on how to clear the FSS indicator when your done......

 

If you have PROOF that the dealership recently changed the oil......then they must not have reset the FSS. Of all places that should know how to reset the FSS you would think a Chrysler dealership would know.....but, I know the only time I ever had a dealership do it (as the 1st oil change was free)....& they didn't....I had to do it!!!

If it was super recent.....just reset it yourself. BUT, if it's been like a thousand miles or something.....I think the dealerships have a way to reset it to some kind of proportional setting (not the 7000).....it starts at 7000....but doesn't necessarily go down mile for mile....it may let you go 8-9-even 10,000 miles if you drive easy & conditions are right. OR, even though set at 7000....it may only let you go only a few thousand miles...say if you live in 120 F heat & stay in 1st gear at 6000 RPMS all the time.


The issue is.....how do they know how you've been driving it....to reset it properly??

The monitor functions off a variety of parameters.....rpms,temp,miles, time, etc. It even has a way to monitor the electrical resistance of the oil....which apparently changes with age/viscosity. As an example.....when I had about 1,000 miles left on the monitor...I took the oil & filter some place to have it changed....I was going to reset the FSS as soon as I got home....but by the time I got home the FSS had already reset itself (probably based upon the electrical resistance of the new oil) back to about 2500.....I then reset it to the std (starting point) 7000.

 

Maintenance Service Schedule "A"

£ Change engine oil and oil filter.
£ Lubricate hood hinges, latch and secondary latch.
£ Reset FSS Display.
£ Check horn, Hazard warning flashers, turn signals, indicator lamps, headlamps and
exterior lighting.
£ Check windshield wipers and washer system.
£ Check fluid levels for hydraulic brakes system, power steering system, windshield
wiper system and engine cooling system (check corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze).
£ Inspect front and rear brake pads for lining thickness.
£ Inspect tires for damage, general condition and tire inflation pressures. Correct if
necessary.
£ Inspect body for paint damage (every 2 years).
£ Check chassis and supporting body parts for damage and corrosion (every 2 years).
£ Retighten steering locking bolts (50,000 miles or 4 years).
£ Check condition of driveshaft flex discs (50,000 miles or 4 years).
£ Replace fuel filter and air cleaner filter element (60,000 miles or 4 years).
£ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (80,000 miles). After this change it
is filled for life. Manual transmission comes filled for life from the factory.
£ Replace spark plugs. (1000,000 miles or 5 years).
£ Replace engine coolant using extended life coolant (1000,000 miles or 5 years).

Odometer Reading: ____________________ Date: ____________________


Maintenance Service Schedule "B"

£ Change engine oil and engine oil filter.
£ Rotate tires.
£ Replace dust filter ®
£ Lubricate hood hinges, latch and secondary latch.
£ Reset FSS Display.
£ Check horn, Hazard warning flashers, turn signals, indicator lamps, exterior
lighting and headlamps (adjust headlight aim if necessary).
£ Check windshield wipers and washer system. Replace wiper blades if necessary.
£ Check seat belts for damage and proper function.
£ Check hydraulic brakes and parking brake function.
£ Check fluid levels for hydraulic brake system, power steering system, windshield
wiper system and engine cooling system (check corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze).
£ Inspect front and rear brake pads for lining thickness.
£ Inspect condition of front and rear brake discs.
£ Inspect tires for damage, general condition and inflation pressure. Correct if necessary.
£ Inspect major underbody and under hood components for leakage or damage.
(If leakage is found, determine cause and repair).
£ Inspect condition of front axel ball joints and rubber boots.
£ Inspect condition of steering components and rubber boots.
£ Inspect condition of accessory drive belt.
£ Inspect body for paint damage (every 2 years).
£ Check chassis and supporting body parts for damage and corrosion (every 2 years).
£ Retighten steering locking bolts (50,000 miles or 4 years).
£ Check condition of driveshaft flex discs (50,000 miles or 4 years).
£ Replace fuel filter and air cleaner filter element (60,000 miles or 4 years).
£ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (80,000 miles). After this change it
is filled for life. Manual transmission comes filled for life from the factory.
£ Replace spark plugs. (1000,000 miles or 5 years).
£ Replace engine coolant using extended life coolant (1000,000 miles or 5 years).

® Replace at 18,500 miles if not previously replaced.

Odometer Reading: ____________________ Date: ____________________

 

£ Replace spark plugs. (1000,000 miles or 5 years).
£ Replace engine coolant using extended life coolant (1000,000 miles or 5 years).



The plugs & coolant are good for a million miles?????

 

Thanks for all the advice. Love this forum. But if I do this "A service" myself will it effect my warranty, since it's my first? I like doing my own simple maintenence?

 

just keep all your paper work from your purchases ! & use mobil 1 oil like it calls for !!!!

 

Chris, I think they can only 'reset' it, I do not think there is any way to set up a partial or change the increment IMO