Resetting Oil reminder even if it’s not showing?

[LXRitw]

I have a 2019 Dodge Journey Crossroads AWD (3.6L Engine) and I just completed my first DIY oil change. For my last oil change the reminder came on at roughly the 5,000 mile mark. I opted to do it about 600 miles early this time as I wanted to do it myself to save some money. However the reminder had not came on at that point and still hasn’t maybe 100 miles after my change. Should I have done the reset procedure even if the reminder wasn’t on? I could not find anything in my owners manual

[2late4u]

yes since there is no actually check on what condition of the oil is at. Its to easy NOT to reset it,haven't seen mine in so along as I usually do it between 5k and 6k

[5rebel9]

Agreed, you can "reset" the oil change reminder at any time if not already showing. I personally go 5k miles between changes and use the trip "B" reading in the trip info page for my "reminder" on all 3 of our Journeys.

Just a note to you, miles driven between changes does NOT absolve you of opening the hood and checking oil level with the dipstick!

[LXRitw]

Thank you guys yes I religiously follow the 5k interval ever since I bought the car used. I bought it with a little over 60k miles and I’m at 75k and some change currently. I do check the oil once a week as I’m very paranoid when it comes to the oil level. I will be sure to do the reset procedure before I head back to work this upcoming week as I drive about 45 minutes one way to work. 

Edited December 27, 2024 by LXRitw