Service | Terrace, BC
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Oil Change in Terrace, BC
The oil your engine is specified for, a Mopar filter, and a technician who looks over the rest of the vehicle while it is on the hoist.
An oil change is the one visit where the vehicle is on a hoist and a technician is underneath it. That is worth using.
Quick answer: Terrace Chrysler changes your oil and filter with the type and grade your engine is specified for, and a Mopar filter. Most Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles use an oil change indicator; follow it, and change the oil at least once a year even if it has not come on. Book online, by text or at 250-635-7187.
How often does a Ram or Jeep need an oil change?
Most current Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles have an oil change indicator that works out when the oil is due from how the engine is actually used. When the message comes on, book it. Even if it never comes on, the oil should be changed at least once every 12 months.
Towing, heavy loads, dusty gravel roads, off-road driving, lots of idling and short trips in the cold all count as severe service. Under those conditions the indicator will usually call for oil sooner, and your owner's manual may list a shorter interval.
What happens during the oil change
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Correct oil
The type and grade your engine is specified for. A Pentastar V6, a HEMI V8, a Hurricane inline-six and a Cummins diesel do not all take the same oil.
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Mopar filter
The filter engineered for your engine, not a close-enough fit from a parts-store catalogue.
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Drain plug
Cleaned, checked and torqued to spec so it does not weep between services.
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Fluid levels
Coolant, brake fluid and washer fluid checked and topped up while the hood is open.
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Visual inspection
Belts, hoses, leaks, tires, brakes and underbody looked over with the vehicle on the hoist.
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Indicator reset
The oil change indicator is reset so it counts toward your next visit.
Oil change or full maintenance visit?
An oil change is one job. A scheduled maintenance visit is the full list for your kilometres, which includes the oil change plus items like tire rotation, filters, and brake, suspension and driveline inspections.
Gas, eTorque and diesel engines
Gas engines
The Pentastar V6, the HEMI V8 and the turbocharged Hurricane inline-six are built with tight tolerances and rely on the specified oil reaching every surface quickly on a cold start. The turbochargers on a Hurricane also run hot, which makes clean oil changed on time even more important.
eTorque mild hybrids
On a Ram 1500 with eTorque, the engine stops and restarts often. That is easy on fuel and harder on oil, since the engine can spend more of its life below full temperature.
Cummins diesel
The 6.7L Cummins in a Ram 2500 or 3500 takes a large volume of heavy-duty diesel engine oil and its own filter. Diesel service has more to it than oil, so we cover it on our Ram diesel and heavy-duty service page.
What a Terrace winter does to engine oil
Cold starts are the hardest thing an engine does, and Terrace delivers months of them. Oil thickens as it gets colder, and until it warms up it moves slowly to the parts that need it.
Short trips
A trip across town and back does not get the engine hot enough to drive off moisture. That water mixes with the oil and turns it to sludge over time. It is the main reason to change oil at least once a year even at low kilometres.
Idling to warm up
Warming up a truck in the driveway adds engine hours without adding kilometres. The oil change indicator accounts for it, which is why it can come on earlier in winter than you expect.
Long highway runs
The drive to Kitimat, Prince Rupert or Smithers is easier on oil but adds kilometres quickly. Check the indicator before a long trip, not after.
Vehicles we service
We change oil on every Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, from new models to high-kilometre trucks bought somewhere else.
Ram 1500Ram 2500Ram 3500Ram ProMasterJeep WranglerJeep GladiatorJeep Grand CherokeeJeep Grand Cherokee LJeep CompassJeep CherokeeJeep WagoneerJeep Grand WagoneerDodge DurangoDodge ChargerDodge HornetChrysler PacificaChrysler Grand Caravan
Why bring your vehicle to Terrace Chrysler
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The right oil, every time
The type and grade your engine is specified for, not one bulk oil for every vehicle.
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Mopar filters
The filter engineered for your engine.
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Trained technicians
Technicians who work on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles every day.
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Recalls checked
Open recalls and product updates can be looked after in the same visit.
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Book online or by text
Schedule on our website, text us at 778-766-3912 to request an appointment, or call the service department.
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On Highway 16 in Terrace
Serving Terrace, Thornhill, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Hazelton, Smithers and the Skeena Valley.
Oil change FAQs
How often should I change the oil in my Ram or Jeep?
Follow the oil change indicator, and change the oil at least once every 12 months even if it has not come on. Towing, gravel, off-road driving, idling and short trips in the cold call for more frequent changes.
What oil does my vehicle use?
It depends on the engine. Gas engines generally use a low-viscosity synthetic oil, and the Cummins diesel uses a heavy-duty diesel engine oil. Your owner's manual lists the exact specification, and we use what your engine calls for.
Why did my oil change indicator come on early?
The indicator reads how the engine is used. Idling, towing, short trips and cold weather all shorten the interval, so it can come on sooner than a fixed kilometre count would suggest.
How long does an oil change take?
An oil change on its own is a short visit. When you book, let us know whether you plan to wait and we will plan around it.
Do you change oil on diesel Rams?
Yes. We service the 6.7L Cummins in the Ram 2500 and 3500, including the oil and the other diesel maintenance items.
Do you change oil on vehicles that were not bought here?
Yes. We service every Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, wherever it was purchased.
Will an oil change at Terrace Chrysler keep my warranty intact?
Keeping to the maintenance schedule and keeping your records is what matters for warranty. Every visit here is recorded against your vehicle.
When is the service department open?
Service and Parts are open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and closed Saturday and Sunday. You can book online at any time or call 250-635-7187.
Book your oil change
Pick a time online, text us at 778-766-3912, or call. We will have the right oil and filter ready for your vehicle.
Terrace Chrysler | 4916 Highway 16 West, Terrace, BC V8G 1L8 | Service and Parts: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Oil change intervals vary by engine and driving conditions; your technician will confirm what your vehicle needs.
