The Easy Way To Reset Oil Life Light in Jeep Cherokee
Last Updated on June 11, 2023 by Nick
All-new Jeep Cherokee (KL) continues the success of its predecessor. It comes with a dynamic and aggressive design, and on-road capabilities are perfect but still have the typical Jeep 4×4 capability. So did you change the engine oil on your Jeep Cherokee and want to reset the oil life light?
All right, guys here’s another little tutorial content about the 2017 Jeep Cherokee; this might work on other model years too. But this is the one I’ve got, and so if you’ve got the exact vehicle, these tips will work for you. So let’s go inside and reset the oil life.
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Jeep Cherokee Oil Life Light Reset Procedure
Time needed: 1 minute
So you tired of the oil change required light message popping up and all the chiming stay tuned on your Cherokee? Don’t worry; here I’m going to show you how to get rid of it. So what you’re going to do is:
- Put the key in and you turn it to the RUN position
Make sure your foot is off the brake and go ahead with pressing the START button twice
- Depress the GAS PEDAL three times
Put your foot on the accelerator pedal and press it down slowly to the floor three times within 10 seconds
- Restart the car
Turn the ignition off and start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset
This is for a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, but it will be the same for many more years (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years).
How Your Jeep Oil Life System Works
Your Jeep’s oil life system is an onboard computer system that helps your vehicle detect the need for an oil change. The system tracks your driving habits, including average RPMs, engine temperature, and trip times. It then runs this information through a complex software algorithm to determine how much oil you need to change. Depending on the driving habits, you may receive an oil change warning or reminder before the engine’s oil has reached its end.
Calculates oil life based on mileage
Oil life monitors aren’t perfect, but they can help you determine when to change your oil. Oil life monitors calculate how much oil your car needs based on your driving habits and climate. These monitors record information about your mileage, engine temperatures, and trips. They also track ignition starts and trip times to help determine when you need an oil change. Using these data, you can decide whether you need to make a quick trip to the gas station or wait a little longer.
Idle time
In most cases, the oil change indicator in your Jeep is based on the grade of oil specified in your manual. Today, Jeep is using semi-synthetic oils instead of full synthetic. Full synthetic oils do not extend the life of your Jeep’s oil, but they do increase your mpg and give you more margin for abuse. Regardless of the type of oil you use, read the manual to find out how much your car needs.
Trip times
The Jeep Oil Change Indicator isn’t your typical oil quality sensor. Instead, this algorithm-based system considers several factors to determine the amount of oil your Jeep needs to be maintained. They think about temperature, driving conditions, and the miles you cause. The more extreme the driving conditions, the more frequent you should perform maintenance. The system uses this information to determine how often to change the oil, so you won’t have to worry about running out of oil.
Engine loads
In the owner’s manual of a new Jeep, you can find information about the engine load and oil life system and how often you should change the oil. The Jeep Oil Life System uses an algorithm to determine when to change the oil based on engine temperatures and trip times. This system also includes a sensor to indicate transmission oil temperature. In addition, you can check the amount of oil by using a special check engine light indicator.
Ignition starts and stops
If your oil life indicator displays “Oil Change,” you must press the accelerator pedal three times in ten seconds. It would be best to push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the indicator does not illuminate again after you start the engine, you must repeat the procedure. If the message does not appear again after starting the vehicle, your motor may need to be serviced.
Final Words
So yeah, needless to say, you could do that if you just don’t want to get an oil change; it’ll turn it off, but I certainly wouldn’t recommend that because your vehicle still needs to get the oil change. But if you get an oil change and it’s still going damn telling you hey you got to change the oil now you know how to turn that off. So take it easy.
About The Author
jacob
Hi, I'm Jacob, and I have been passionate about automobiles since I was a child. I have spent countless hours assisting my father in his garage, learning everything there is to know about car maintenance and repair. For ten years, I ran a successful repair business, where I gained hands-on experience working with a variety of vehicles. As a result, I have developed a deep understanding of the mechanics of the car and have become an expert in maintaining and repairing any vehicle.