So friends this is my first car and its a crossfire.
I got it a couple of months back

right now it has around 15k miles and its a 04 model
recently i have not been getting good milage around 18 only
earlier i was getting 21 approx

and when i start the car is says
servicing symbol with -730

what kind of servicing should i get and from where
also which oil should i use for my crossfire

i dont know a lot about cars
its my first car so learning about stuff
and the first sericing i am getting

 

Don't take car to a "normal" oil change company ..... either take it to Chrysler or do it yourself. Requires special oil filter and mobil 1 oil (0-40).
First check oil level with dip stick .... can be tough to see ...... if oil level is OK, don't panic.! If you have owners manual, it will tell you where dipstick is. If you don't, you can download the manual thru the forum. If you take car to Chrysler, it will cost about $120 to 150 for oil change, but make sure they know how to do it, and use the proper oil filter AND oil. Also, there may be a forum member that lives close to you that can help you thru this, in person. Many members would be willing to help you out if they live fairly close to you. Let us know where you live. Good luck .....

 

I live in herndon va 20170
I was about to go to Full Service
to get a full service done

 

here are two links on changing the oil...(search function is your friend)

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...-pictures.html

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...made-easy.html


how many wrenches are displaying on the FSS, 1 or 2...... 1 wrench is a Service A and 2 wrenches is a Service B. Here is a link to the service check lists......

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ce-list-b.html

You can/should do the oil change yourself if you can... good experience and helps you know your car....

 

My advice is NO ..... unless they are willing to "drain" the oil, use a Mann brand fleece filter that has all the required new "O" rings, and know how to re-install the filter and torque the filter cap properly, then replace the drain plug WITH a new copper washer, then refill with Mobil-1 0-40 synthetic oil. They probably also, need to remove the under engine pan, before draining the oil.
This is not a normal oil change that most people are used to. But once its done properly, the next oil change may not have to be done again for about 7000 miles. After the change the FSS has to be reset to get rid of the -750 on the dial. Instruction also in the owner manual.
Repeating again, if oil level is OK on dipstick .... don't panic
Edit: maybe someone close to you will PM you to try to contact, and set up a meet to help you in the right direction. Just my $.02

 

Just had mine done at the dealer. Was a good price (only $60). I confirmed parts and oil were indeed proper for the vehicle. BUT- you need to either do the change yourself (like the forum members say) or make sure you go to a dealer or facility you can trust. Have them show you the oil and filter!

As far as the code, I'm not sure what that code meant either however as I read the manual, the service code will usually show miles OR hours of operation. I belive your vehicle is past the hours of operation intended for the oil. I reset mine -- oil was fine -- and still took it to the dealer for the change just in case. My car only had 5600 miles on it too, so I wasn't too concerned about the oil after checking it.

There is a thread on the forum about resetting the reminder. It's also noted in the manual. You'll need to follow it exactly -- so practice the sequence first and then try it. It may take you a few times -- but if you follow it exactly you'll be able to reset it.

I live in Damascus Maryland -- so I'm not too far aware. Not likely to be able to help at this time but in the future -- it might be possible.

Good luck. I love mine.

 

If your dealer used 8.5 qts of Mobil1 and a fleece filter then he lost money on the oil change. Good luck to anyone else finding a dealer to do it for that price. You could not do it yourself for that price even with the frequent sales on Mobil1 oil.

 

Yeah. They quoted me 100-120 to do it on the phone but the girl at the check-out / cashiers stand only charged me $60 -- (which obviously is a mistake). Because it was so cheap, I double checked the parts and oil codes and they checked out for the right filter and synthetic oil. I doubt I'll be so luck next time.

 

PNA: who's your dealer? might be worth a trip to MD.

 

It might. You're in GA though, right?

It's Century Chrysler in Mt. Airy Maryland. I doubt I'll be as luck next time -- but you never know.

They have a fully trained crossfire mechanic on site -- and I know the dealer has a guy employed who owns one -- so I'm hoping I'll be in good hands with the dealer -- but as you know, there's no guarantee.

If you do come all this way, I'll buy you a beer.

 

Northern VA. only about 1.5 hrs per google but could be double that depending on DC traffic. Thanks for the offer.

 

155 is what a chrysler dealer is asking
do u guys think its a good price

 

It seems a bit high, even for an oil change of this nature. I'd ask them what their procedure is, make sure (confirm) what parts and oil they are going to use and make sure they have a Crossfire mechanic do the change.

I know it may seem overboard, but if you're going to have them do it and pay the price, you should have some confidence they are doing the right thing.

At some point just pull the trigger and "get er done"..........

 

My local dealer quoted me $120 - $130 I ended up doing it myself for around $70 found 0-40 Mobil 1 on sale thou !!! It hard just finding 0-40 mobil 1