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How to Reset the Oil Light on a Dodge RAM 1500

Model: RAM 1500 DS, DJ, MK 4 - Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Service warning light

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If you have just completed the service on your Dodge RAM 1500 but still notice the oil warning light turning on at every start, don't worry. There is a solution to this problem, and it is quite simple.

Just follow these instructions. First, insert the key and turn the ignition on without starting the engine.

Then, using the turn signals located on the left side of the steering wheel, navigate through the onboard computer menu and enter "Vehicle info." Scroll down to the "Oil life" option and press the button with the right arrow. Confirm the reset when prompted, and you are done.


Updated on 13 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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