[codev]

Prerequisites

Oil filter wrench (or you can just use your hand, plenty of room)
12mm socket, or equivalent SAE
5.5 quarts of 0w-20 oil. I used M1 Advanced
Oil filter. I used Purolater L122222
Drain pan
Some kinda funnel. Don't make a mess.
Shop towels
Maybe some ramps? Can probably be done without ramps if you have long arms
Gloves

Steps

1. Get your gloves
2. Warm up engine, but not crazy. It's hot oil , bro.
3. Wait for your neighboors to make snide comment about Chrysler or American cars...
4. Get the Renegade in the air. Be safe, please.
5. Open hood and remove the oil cap. Don't remove it all the way, just crack it open. Don't want anything falling in.
   
6. Loosen oil filter slightly to make sure it will even come undone.
7. Position drain pan [incorrectly] and loosen the drain plug.
   
8. Watch it drain.
9. I usually pour a little bit of fresh oil at this point to help flush out the old stuff. Not too much though.
10. Tighten drain bolt back up. Not too tight! Doesn't require much force, just snug and then a little more.
    
11. Remove oil filter. It will be full of oil. Be sure to have drain pan under it.
12. Let it drain a little bit from oil filter housing
    
13. Use a little oil on the gasket of your new filter, then spin it on. Again, don't over tighten. I always install oil filters by hand.
14. Pour in 5.5 qt of fresh oil
15. Put oil cap back on
16. Start engine
17. Make sure no leaks...

Enjoy!

 

[bwbike]

Thanks. The Trailhawk may require the removal of the front skid plate for easy access of the filter & drain plug. There are 5 Torx bolts holding the bumper cover onto the front of the skid plate, and 10 additional hex bolts holding the skid plate itself. I may modify my skid plate with access "holes" the first time I have it off.

 

[codev]

Also - You don't need to take off the plastic engine shield on the top. It does makes things a little easier to clean up/pour. I was removing the COP packs at the same time because I had to diagnose a misfire. Turns out it was a loose plug, lol.

 

[bwbike]

I guess I should check my coil pack connections too although I haven't experienced any mis-fires.

Is the 2.4 a single spark plug per cylinder?

 

[codev]

I guess I should check my coil pack connections too although I haven't experienced any mis-fires.

Is the 2.4 a single spark plug per cylinder?

Yes, just 4 total. If you're going to be in there, you might want to check the gaps if you're experiencing idling problems. That was causing some of the Dart 2.4L owners a little grief.

My gaps were a little short, but didn't change much in my instance.

 

[bwbike]

Thanks for the info. Mine runs very well so far (knocks wood) at just over 1,000 miles. I haven't been driving the car a lot lately since the weather has been nicer and I use the Road King (motorcycle) to get to work most of the time.

 

[joelg1988]

Just wanted to mention if you own a Trailhawk you will not need to use ramps (lift the vehicle) to do the oil change. I'm 5'8", 160 lbs and I had absolutely no problem getting under it when I did my fist oil change. Used Mobil 1 Extended performance oil and OEM filter. Don't forget to buy a 6 pack of your favorite beer! (or favorite beverage). Drinks come in handy while you wait for the oil to drain

BTW, I removed the front skid plate until I need to use it again. This is because it's a pain in the ass to put it back on by yourself (it's kind of heavy), it weights about 50 lbs, so I decided to leave it off to save get better gas mileage. It might not make a huge difference, but it never hurts to drive with 50 lbs less. I will put it back on once winter is back!

Great write up!

 

[flash75]

Codev! I'm wondering if you renegade has a plastic under engine cover? I ask because you didn't mention it in your instructions.

I put my renegade on ramps about 4 hours ago to see what has to be done to change the oil. Mine has a plastic under cover, it's about like I had on a Mazda 3. Anyway I see no way to change the oil and filter without removing the cover. It takes a 10 mm socket and a short Philips screwdriver to remove it. Two bolts w/10 mm head on front and two on rear. Two small Philips screws on each side of the cover. Just takes a few minutes to remove but not as easy to install.

I would attach a photo but it appears I cannot attach a photo from my computer.


Clifton

 

[raz-0]

Also - You don't need to take off the plastic engine shield on the top. It does makes things a little easier to clean up/pour. I was removing the COP packs at the same time because I had to diagnose a misfire. Turns out it was a loose plug, lol.

No crush washer on the oil pan plug?

 

[codev]

@flash75, I did not have a cover. It is good that you figured that out. Do you have the 2.4L ? Any pics of the belly pan you have would very much help other memebers I'm sure.
@raz-0, The drain plug has some sort of integrated gasket. I have attached a picture for you to see. The part number associated with the drain plug mentioned here is 06506214AA.

 

[bwbike]

That drain plug is similar to what is used on the 2009 Dodge Challenger (I assume my 2015 is similar).

They seal really well as long as they are not over-torqued and are re-usable. The plug in the Challenger is only tightened to 25 lb-ft or 34 N-m (aluminum oil pan).

 

[raz-0]

@flash75, I did not have a cover. It is good that you figured that out. Do you have the 2.4L ? Any pics of the belly pan you have would very much help other memebers I'm sure.
@raz-0, The drain plug has some sort of integrated gasket. I have attached a picture for you to see. The part number associated with the drain plug mentioned here is 06506214AA.
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Nice. I got SOOOOO tired of getting crush washers for my cars, glad to see plugs without on something.

 

[BrianR383]

I'll probably do my first oil change soon, once I hit 2000 miles, anyone know how to reset the OLM?

 

[codev]

I'll probably do my first oil change soon, once I hit 2000 miles, anyone know how to reset the OLM?

I didn't know know there was an oil life meter. I'm clueless. How do I get to that?

 

[BrianR383]

I'll probably do my first oil change soon, once I hit 2000 miles, anyone know how to reset the OLM?

I didn't know know there was an oil life meter. I'm clueless. How do I get to that?

It's mentioned in the owners manual. Says something about the dealership will reset it after an oil change, or if the work is performed by someone esle to refer to the EVIC/DID portion of the manual. I couldn't find where it said how to actually reset it though.

 

[flash75]

Attached are photos of the under engine cover I mentioned in my earlier post. I have the 2.4 engine, car is a front wheel drive.


Clifton

 

[Barebuttminer]

It's mentioned in the owners manual. Says something about the dealership will reset it after an oil change, or if the work is performed by someone esle to refer to the EVIC/DID portion of the manual. I couldn't find where it said how to actually reset it though.

From page 163 of users guide:
To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled
maintenance), refer to the following procedure:
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and
cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to
return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.

Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Turn the ignition switch to the MAR/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the STOP/OFF position.

NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the engine, the oil change
indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat these steps.

 

[DogsRule]

Codev. Why does your factory installed oil filter have what looks like an oil leak?

 

[codev]

Codev. Why does your factory installed oil filter have what looks like an oil leak?

I immediately loosened the oil filter and drain to make sure they weren't put on too tight. Must have been a drip from that. No cause for concern. I took the pictures after :-D

 

[DogsRule]

OK. Thank goodness.

May I suggest: Always cut the UPC from the oil and filter cartons. Tape them down to a sheet of paper and date it WITH the VIN number and keep a running file of these sheets.

Trust me when I say every maker will try to deny warranty if maintenance logs don't exist with proof of purchase of the correct materials. KIA tried this with me and lost big time just on this alone. Time old addage of "if it isn't written down, it wasn't done" sticks. You need those UPC proofs as well.