So I didn't know what the Jeep wave program was

[Hootbro]

Says MOPAR on the bottle, unknown who manufacturers the oil and labels the bottle.

Probably a Pennzoil/Shell product

Sponsored

 

[kevman65]

Probably a Pennzoil/Shell product

Most "car brand" oil is Pennzoil, I just don't assume.

It is funny the people that think MOPAR has a refinery and makes their own oil.

 

[Mr._Bill]

Had completely forgotten about this... I am due for my first change. What brand of oil does Jeep use by default?

Owners manual recommends Pennzoil. It's a full synthetic 0W20, so whatever the dealer uses should be fine.

 

[Mr._Bill]

I bought my Overland in July 2019. The dealer told me about the four free changes and rotations included in the Wave program. They include two additional free changes to encourage the use of their service department. I will get my last Wave change the first week of July. That will be six free changes in 24 months. After that, I plan to do it myself. The only problem I have had is they lost one of the air filter cover screws. I also lost one, so I ordered five new ones with the Mopar CAI. I put a visible label on with the date and mileage of the filter change so they wouldn't bother it. Seems to have worked, no missing screws this time. This dealer is pretty decent. They have replaced the rear driveshaft and steering box under warranty with no issues, other than the amount of time it took to get it done.

 

[am1978]

Biggest concern? Makes sure they do 5qts, not 6. No more, no less.

 

[kevman65]

Biggest concern? Makes sure they do 5qts, not 6. No more, no less.

Biggest concern is make sure they put the oil drain plug back in and they tighten the oil filter cap but don't break it.

 

[Gvsukids]

I bought my Overland in July 2019. The dealer told me about the four free changes and rotations included in the Wave program. They include two additional free changes to encourage the use of their service department. I will get my last Wave change the first week of July. That will be six free changes in 24 months. After that, I plan to do it myself. The only problem I have had is they lost one of the air filter cover screws. I also lost one, so I ordered five new ones with the Mopar CAI. I put a visible label on with the date and mileage of the filter change so they wouldn't bother it. Seems to have worked, no missing screws this time. This dealer is pretty decent. They have replaced the rear driveshaft and steering box under warranty with no issues, other than the amount of time it took to get it done.

My dealer replaced a missing air box screw for free.

 

[Mr._Bill]

My dealer replaced a missing air box screw for free.

I'm sure the dealer would have, but it wasn't worth the hassle and the trip across town. I just added them to the Mopar CAI order, and got them delivered to the front door.

 

[alyn]

Does anyone know if we have to go to the dealer we bought the Gladiator from or any dealer would suffice? Thanks in advance.

Any Jeep dealer. Just don't fall for the fluid flushes and chemical additives.

 

[Rubiwoo]

I'm in Mexico for the rest of May. Jeep wave program does not apply here.

 

[TrailHiker]

The JT uses a synthetic type oil. If a dealership damages your vehicle while servicing it, they are libel for the repairs. That said, you can run an engine for several minutes, or more without replacing a drained oil pan, without damaging it. Most new engines will not even start without oil in them or will shut down if oil pressure drops.
cheers

 

[Klutch]

The JT uses a synthetic type oil. If a dealership damages your vehicle while servicing it, they are libel for the repairs. That said, you can run an engine for several minutes, or more without replacing a drained oil pan, without damaging it. Most new engines will not even start without oil in them or will shut down if oil pressure drops.
cheers

- If a dealer destroys your engine due to a bad oil change, sure, they are liable. But your JT will be at that dealership for many weeks while they wait to find you a new engine.

- No, new vehicles do not shut down if there's no oil pressure. They will keep running until they seize up.

- Yes, an engine will start with no oil. And while running for several minutes might not seize it, damage to bearings and other components are a certainty.

- No, I do not trust Bill & Ted or Beavis & Butthead to change the oil in my Gladiator. And at any dealer oil change bay, that's who is doing oil changes.

 

[seven30]

So Ive always done my own oil changes and even tire rotations. But if you change your own oil while under warranty are you asking for a warranty denial if you have engine issues down the road?

 

[Klutch]

So Ive always done my own oil changes and even tire rotations. But if you change your own oil while under warranty are you asking for a warranty denial if you have engine issues down the road?

No. Dealer/manufacturers cannot deny warranty claims simply because you change your own oil.

 

[Mr._Bill]

So Ive always done my own oil changes and even tire rotations. But if you change your own oil while under warranty are you asking for a warranty denial if you have engine issues down the road?

You should maintain records showing the maintenance schedule in the Owner's Manual was followed. They could deny a claim for a seized engine if you cannot show the minimum required maintenance was completed. The Jeep app shows visits to the dealer, and has a place for owners to enter records for work not done by the dealer.

Sponsored