Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Service

Oil Change Service in Claremont, CA

Gas and Cummins diesel oil changes for Ram, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler, done with genuine Mopar filters and the oil your engine was specified for. Check current Mopar offers before you book.

Schedule Service Online Call Service: (909) 729-4126
  • Certified Technicians
  • No-Appointment Express Lane
  • Genuine Mopar Filters
  • Gas and Cummins Diesel
  • Early Bird Hours and Saturdays
  • Current Mopar Offers Online

Is It Actually Time for an Oil Change?

Your vehicle usually tells you before you have to guess. Every current Ram, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler uses an oil change indicator that calculates oil life from how the engine is actually driven, not from a sticker on the windshield. On gasoline models the owner's manual caps it at 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, even if the indicator has not come on.

These are the signs it is time now, not at the next convenient moment.

"Oil Change Required" on the cluster

The indicator has done the math. Book it within the next few hundred miles and the message resets when the service is done.

A year since the last change

Oil ages even when the vehicle sits. A low-mileage weekend Jeep still needs its annual change, because time and heat break oil down as well as miles.

You towed or hauled heavy

A boat to the Colorado River, a camper up to Big Bear, a bed full of materials. Heavy load raises oil temperature, and the indicator counts it against oil life.

The oil pressure light flickers

That is a warning, not an oil life message. Check the level and stop driving if the light stays on. Low oil pressure damages an engine in minutes.

The level drops between changes

Some consumption is normal. Adding a quart every few weeks is not, and it is worth diagnosing before it becomes a bigger repair.

Diesel "Water in Fuel" or filter message

On a Cummins, the fuel filter and water separator are part of routine care. Those messages mean they need attention alongside the oil.

What an Oil Change Here Actually Includes

The right oil, not just a weight

The viscosity for your engine is printed on the oil fill cap and in the owner's manual, and the specification behind it matters as much as the number. The Pentastar V6, the 5.7L HEMI, the Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six and the 6.7L Cummins do not want the same oil. We fill to the grade and specification your engine calls for.

A genuine Mopar filter

The filter is the cheap part of the job and the one most often cut. Filter media, bypass valve pressure and the anti-drainback valve all decide how fast oil reaches the top of the engine on a cold start. A Mopar filter is built to the pressure your engine was designed around.

A look at what else is due

With the vehicle in the bay, the Mopar maintenance schedule calls for more than the drain plug: tire rotation, a check of the engine air filter, fluid levels, belts and hoses, and a look underneath. You hear about anything we find, and nothing gets done without your say.

An indicator reset that matches the work

The oil change indicator is reset when the oil is changed, so the next reminder is based on fresh oil rather than the old calculation.

Ram, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler Engines Are Not One Oil Change

Ram HD with the 6.7L Cummins

A Cummins holds more than twice the oil of a typical family car, up to 13 quarts on current Ram HD trucks, and it wants a diesel-rated oil. The oil change is also the natural time to deal with the fuel filter and water separator and top off diesel exhaust fluid. Diesel owners should look at the coupons page first: diesel oil changes are where Mopar offers tend to save the most.

Turbocharged gas engines

The Hurricane inline-six in the Ram 1500 and Wagoneer, and the turbocharged four-cylinders in the Hornet, Compass and Wrangler, spin turbos that are lubricated by engine oil. Turbos are hard on oil, which is exactly why the indicator on these engines deserves to be taken seriously rather than stretched.

The 5.7L HEMI and the SRT engines

The HEMI's cylinder deactivation relies on oil pressure to switch cylinders on and off, and oil in the wrong viscosity or past its life is a common source of the ticking and rough transitions owners notice. Supercharged SRT engines in the Challenger, Charger and Durango carry their own oil specification. Bring the Hellcat here, not to a quick-lube bay.

4xe plug-in hybrids and electric models

A Wrangler 4xe or Grand Cherokee 4xe still has an engine that needs oil, even if it runs on battery most of the week. Oil ages whether the engine runs or not, so the annual change still applies. The electric Charger Daytona and Wagoneer S need no oil changes at all, and still need tire rotations, cabin filters and brake checks.

Inland Empire Heat, Freeway Traffic and Mountain Grades

The owner's manual separates normal use from severe use, and a lot of ordinary driving around Claremont lands in the second column without anyone noticing.

Summer afternoons in Pomona, Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga run past 100 degrees, and an engine crawling through stop-and-go on the 10, the 60 or the 57 is running hot with very little air moving through the radiator. Short trips across town never let the oil get hot enough to boil off moisture. Santa Ana winds put dust in the air filter. Then there is the climbing: Mount Baldy Road out of Claremont, Highway 330 to Big Bear, and the Cajon Pass on the 15 with a trailer behind you.

None of that is unusual, and the indicator accounts for much of it. It is the reason to follow the indicator instead of a fixed mileage number from a quick-lube sticker.

A technician at Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram working in the engine bay of a white Ram pickup under an open hood
Under the hood in our Claremont service shop, where every oil change includes a check of the air filter and fluids.

Oil Change Offers and the Mopar Express Lane

We do not publish oil change prices on this page, because they depend on the engine, the oil and the quantity. A Cummins with 13 quarts is a different job from a four-cylinder Compass. What we do publish are current Mopar offers, and they change through the year.

Before you book, check the Mopar service coupons page. Choose Gasoline or Diesel at the top to see the offers for your engine, show the coupon at the service desk, and it comes off the bill. Offers carry expiration dates, so use them before they lapse.

For routine maintenance, the Mopar Express Lane handles oil changes with no appointment needed during service hours. Pull in, grab a coffee in the lounge, and get back on the road.

Vehicles We Change Oil On Every Day

Ram 1500 Ram 2500 Ram 3500 Ram ProMaster Jeep Wrangler Jeep Gladiator Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Compass Jeep Wagoneer Dodge Durango Dodge Hornet Dodge Challenger Dodge Charger Chrysler Pacifica

Why Claremont Drivers Bring Their Oil Changes Here

01

Certified technicians

The Cummins, the HEMI, the Hurricane and the SRT engines are routine work for our certified technicians.

02

Genuine Mopar parts

Mopar filters and fluids built for your engine, not the closest match on a quick-lube shelf.

03

Gas and diesel under one roof

A Wrangler and a Ram 3500 get the same attention, and the same shop knows both.

04

Offers published online

Current Mopar service coupons are on our site for gasoline and diesel. Bring the coupon and it comes off the bill.

05

Early bird hours, Saturdays and Wi-Fi

Service opens early on weekdays and runs Saturdays. Wait in the renovated lounge on free Wi-Fi.

06

Easy to reach

620 Auto Center Drive in Claremont, just off the 10, close for Pomona, La Verne, San Dimas, Upland and Montclair.

Oil Change Questions, Answered

How often does my Ram, Jeep, Dodge or Chrysler need an oil change?

Follow the oil change indicator on your instrument cluster. It calculates oil life from how the engine is actually used. On gasoline models the owner's manual sets a hard limit of 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, even if the indicator has not come on.

Do you have oil change coupons for Ram, Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler?

Current Mopar service offers are published on our coupons page at claremontcdjr.com/coupons. Choose Gasoline or Diesel to see the offers for your engine, then show the coupon at the service desk. Offers change through the year and carry expiration dates.

Do you change the oil on the Cummins diesel?

Yes. We service the 6.7L Cummins in the Ram 2500 and 3500, which holds up to 13 quarts of diesel-rated oil. The oil change is also a good time to service the fuel filter and water separator and top off diesel exhaust fluid.

What oil do you use?

The viscosity and specification your engine calls for, which is printed on the oil fill cap and in the owner's manual, with a genuine Mopar oil filter.

Does an oil change at the dealer protect my warranty?

Warranty coverage depends on maintenance being done on time with the correct fluids, and on your being able to show it. Service here is done to the manufacturer's specification with Mopar parts and documented on your repair order.

Does my Wrangler 4xe or Grand Cherokee 4xe need oil changes?

Yes. The plug-in hybrids have a gasoline engine that needs oil even if it runs rarely, because oil ages over time as well as miles. The electric Charger Daytona and Wagoneer S do not need oil changes.

Should I change oil sooner if I tow or drive in the heat?

Towing, extended idling in hot weather, dusty roads and short trips are all severe-service conditions in the owner's manual. The oil change indicator accounts for much of this, so follow it rather than stretching past it.

Can I get an oil change without an appointment?

Yes. The Mopar Express Lane handles oil changes with no appointment needed during service hours. If you would rather reserve a specific time, schedule online or call the service department at (909) 729-4126.

Book Your Oil Change in Claremont

Check the current Mopar offers, then pick a time that works. We service Ram, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler, gas and diesel, at 620 Auto Center Drive.

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