Is there a way to tell how long before my next oil change or service???

On my benz it was easy, kinda stumped.

 

Try your watch for exact time then look at the calender!

 

It explains it in your owners manual in ...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL.

 

FSS Reset

1. turn the key to the on/run position.
2. within 1 second press the **** to the left of the display twice.
3. present status for days remaining or distance traveled is displayed. within 10 seconds turn key to off.
4. press and hold **** on left side of display while turning key to on/run again. present status is displayed once more. continue to hold button. after approx. 10 seconds a tone sounds and the display shows 6,000 miles for approx. 10 seconds.
5. release the ****

You should be able to do this. It takes a few attempts to get it right. One pointer ...the 10 seconds in step 3 refers to 10 seconds after the key is turned to the ON position. You have to turn it off before that expires. Let me know how it turned out.


I must give credit where it is due! I found this on an earlier post by another member.
The search feature is great! Thanks to the many members who have posted info.
G

 

Thanks so much want to se if it was correct since they put the new engine in, and it shows 4,500 miles, so its correct thank for giving me the answear like a grown up.

 

Bought it used no owers manual.

 

I am not that old yet and have better things to do...

 

You can download one here if you need it.https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=13875

 

Have one on order Thanks, but just wanted to check how many miles left.

 

basically...anytime the car is on you can push the button twice...it will show how many miles until it's time for an oil change.

You don't want to reset the FSS unless you just changed the oil!

Also...when you get close to oil change time...that same spot on the odometer will start showing how many miles left to "that time" everytime you start the car. It'll display this for about 30 seconds.

 

great thanks sooo much, I was worried they did not reset it when they replaced the engine, but they did...had my oil changed just before the replacement and they forgot to reset it...just a bit worried.

 

Its just like your Benz...1 wrench, 2 wrench. The indicator will come on when you are close.

Pat

 

It reset automatically because they had to disconnect everything to put the new motor in.

 

<...1 wrench, 2 wrench. The indicator will come on when you are close.>

I WONDERED what that was!!!?!?!?!?! With a little man too? So, it's time for an oil change?

1x100

 

Not sure what this little man you're talking about

But 1 wrench is "A" Service and basically an oil change.
2 wrenches is "B" service and includes many other things (which some may deem unneccessary, and for Chrysler to make more money )

Check your owners manual for a complete list of what they do for each service.

 

i am not sure what you mean by this, but the implication does not seam right to me? you are saying you have to be old to know when to change your oil? or only the old people have the time to remmber when the car's oil should be changed..? either way I don't get it..

The car's oil is changed variabley depending on the way you drive, what filter you use, and the conditions you drive in.. it is impossible to tell when exactly is the ideal time to change oil.. For example I don't follow my FSS and change oil roughly every 3-3.5k miles and after each change I write down the date and the mileage of when I did the change.. Some follow FSS and change every ~7k, and others go as much as 9-10k..

For example if you driving in a more congested with much stop and go you should change more frequently than if you drive in highways at stable speeds, if you use a paper filter you should change in shorter interval than if you were to use a fleece filter, if you are often riding in high RPMs you should change more frequently..

If your engine was replaced you should be follow break in procedure and I recommend an Oil change within the first thousand miles...at least

 

I purchased my 04 Coupe in Dec/07 and I'm getting the 2 wrenches and a -19300 next to it. I have tried several times to reset the FSS and no luck. I even had 3 other people try it including a mechanic but nothing. Any suggestions

 

I sat in my car for 45 minutes trying to get mine. My thumb had a little red dot from pressing it but it eventually worked. There is just timimg thing with it. Good luck, i'll be back in your shoes in 6,900 miles

 

Actually, I finally got it a few minutes after posting my message. It was just a matter of following the sequence exactly. I guess it didn't help that I kept getting phone call after phone call plus everyone around the car telling me their version of what to do next.

 

Don't be a ****. It was a valid question, even if she should have searched first.