Did a quick oil change and it resulted in a low oil light

[bunk22]

This was at a Take 5 and post oil change, low oil light, said 2 quarts low. So, I had them drain it and fill it again, as I watched it all. Same thing. Now with the dealer. My 2023 Ram 5.7 Hemi never had a single light in three years of ownership. Not a good start for the Hurricane. I had 699 miles on the odometer.

 

[RAMTEXAS]

this is a good reason why they should've made dipsticks for the hurricane motors..

 

[Mill72]

There’s a reset procedure for the oil level indicator after oil change or if low on oil and adding. Oil temps above 180*, run position 4 minutes and start. Try that. I know my oil level guage does not always recheck itself.

 

[Namelama]

I had the same issue and Mill72 is correct. Leave the truck in the ON position, engine off, for 4 minutes and the oil level gauge will reset automatically.

 

[bunk22]

this is a good reason why they should've made dipsticks for the hurricane motors..

100% agree. The dealer said it was actually low. I watched the shop but in the two quarts. Light stayed on, so we drained, did it again, I have pics of the 7.5 put into it. A dipstick would solve something so simple.

 

[bunk22]

Thank you for the input. The dealer simply said it was low and they filled properly. Okay, I guess. Three oil changes in one afternoon. At least I only paid for one and a half.

 

[HSKR R/T]

This was at a Take 5 and post oil change, low oil light, said 2 quarts low. So, I had them drain it and fill it again, as I watched it all. Same thing. Now with the dealer. My 2023 Ram 5.7 Hemi never had a single light in three years of ownership. Not a good start for the Hurricane. I had 699 miles on the odometer.

This is why you should avoid those stupid quick oil change places. They don't follow proper procedures because most of the people working there don't know what to do. They just know remove drain plug, remove filter, reinstall drain plug, screw on new filter, fill with oil, kick the car out and send customer on their way. It's a training issue, not a vehicle issue. Plus they usually use the cheapest oil that meets the bare minimum specs for your vehicle.

 

[RAMTEXAS]

This is why you should avoid those stupid quick oil change places.

dealerships overcharge like crazy.. where else should @bunk22 have gone lol?

 

[HSKR R/T]

dealerships overcharge like crazy.. where else should @bunk22 have gone lol?

Not a cheap chain oil change place. Plenty of private owned shops so you can support local .

 

[Ripper]

dealerships overcharge like crazy.. where else should @bunk22 have gone lol?

Dealer will usually at least check your other fluids and give the vehicle a once over looking for other issues.

Not a cheap chain oil change place. Plenty of private owned shops so you can support local .

I use a good local mechanic on my Tundra and the kids vehicles. Been using the dealer on my 20 Wrangler because it has been under warranty and then extended warranty sold to me by the dealer.

On my 20 Wrangler the local guy is actually more expensive than the dealer. Asked the dealer about this and was told they don't make any money on oil changes, just break even. They claim to want you in the dealer so they can inspect vehicle and find other things to charge you for. Don't know how accurate that is other than to say the local guy was about $7 more than the dealer.

 

[Ripper]

Plus they usually use the cheapest oil that meets the bare minimum specs for your vehicle.

I'm thinking they also use the cheapest oil filter they can find.

 

[bunk22]

This is why you should avoid those stupid quick oil change places. They don't follow proper procedures because most of the people working there don't know what to do. They just know remove drain plug, remove filter, reinstall drain plug, screw on new filter, fill with oil, kick the car out and send customer on their way. It's a training issue, not a vehicle issue. Plus they usually use the cheapest oil that meets the bare minimum specs for your vehicle.

I have to agree. They were but 5 min away, 20 mine for the dealership. Not again, that's for sure.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I'm thinking they also use the cheapest oil filter they can find.

Yeah, this too

 

[RAMTEXAS]

They claim to want you in the dealer so they can inspect vehicle and find other things to charge you for.

Dealer will usually at least check your other fluids and give the vehicle a once over looking for other issues.

them service advisors are predators to the incompetent consumers..

 

[Ripper]

them service advisors are predators to the incompetent consumers..

I did not know until recently that a lot/most service advisors work on commission. They more work they sell you the more $ they make.

 

[HSKR R/T]

them service advisors are predators to the incompetent consumers..

It's usually the technicians that tell the service advisors what upselling to recommend

 

[Scram1500]

From the 2026 owners manual

 

[RAMTEXAS]

I did not know until recently that a lot/most service advisors work on commission. They more work they sell you the more $ they make.

it's been like that since day 1.. lol

 

[RAMTEXAS]

It's usually the technicians that tell the service advisors what upselling to recommend

it's both.
the bigger the invoice, the more they both get paid.

 

[Quint]

If you search for MOPAR oil change deals there are usually packages where you buy 2-4 oil changes in advance and get a discount. I won't take my truck to a discount oil change place. I do like doing it myself, but the placement of the RAM filter sucks (yes I have the udder) and I can't buy the oil and filter for cheaper than I can buy the oil change packages. At least the dealer puts in the right oil.

2021 - purchased 4 oil change package for $185 (~$46 each)
2024 - purchased 3 oil change package for $170 (~$57 each)
2026 - purchased 2 oil change package for $145 (~$72 each)

The last time that I did an oil change myself, it cost me $87 for 7qts and filter - using the oil specs in the manual.