Oil Level Reset Hack

[BoatnerB]

Had the oil changed in my 2025 Ram with the Hurricane SST engine. After following the instructions to reset the oil level (run engine 10 minutes then turn off for 5 minutes) 3 times the oil light and a low oil message stayed on. Arrg! Took to the dealer and learned the hack to reset the oil level:

1) Do not press the brake pedal and push the Start button. The “On” indicator will illuminate and engine will not start.

2) Wait 5 minutes (“On” indicator still illuminated)

3) Start engine.

4) Celebrate resetting the oil level.

Hope this helps someone avoid similar aggravation.

 

[British Bulldog]

Thanks!
I want to do my own and have been putting it off cos of reset.
When I first bought truck, 10mls on speedo, the oil level indicator was incorrect (too high) and the service writer was about to write it up and book in for work when one of the techs passing by asked if he could quickly have a go at it. 5 mins later, no oil added or subtracted all was well!

 

[mikeru]

Had the oil changed in my 2025 Ram with the Hurricane SST engine. After following the instructions to reset the oil level (run engine 10 minutes then turn off for 5 minutes) 3 times the oil light and a low oil message stayed on. Arrg! Took to the dealer and learned the hack to reset the oil level:

1) Do not press the brake pedal and push the Start button. The “On” indicator will illuminate and engine will not start.

2) Wait 5 minutes (“On” indicator still illuminated)

3) Start engine.

4) Celebrate resetting the oil level.

Hope this helps someone avoid similar aggravation.

Yeah, so much better than having an actual dip stick lol.

 

[Jimmy07]

Had the oil changed in my 2025 Ram with the Hurricane SST engine. After following the instructions to reset the oil level (run engine 10 minutes then turn off for 5 minutes) 3 times the oil light and a low oil message stayed on. Arrg! Took to the dealer and learned the hack to reset the oil level:

1) Do not press the brake pedal and push the Start button. The “On” indicator will illuminate and engine will not start.

2) Wait 5 minutes (“On” indicator still illuminated)

3) Start engine.

4) Celebrate resetting the oil level.

Hope this helps someone avoid similar aggravation.

I wouldn’t call it a “hack”. That’s actually the procedure outlined in the owners manual (I’m guessing that’s where the dealer came up with this hack).

 

[diymirage]

I wouldn’t call it a “hack”. That’s actually the procedure outlined in the owners manual (I’m guessing that’s where the dealer came up with this hack).

I can not stand the misuse of the word hack....hey, look here, here's a hack to make tea by boiling water

 

[BoatnerB]

I wouldn’t call it a “hack”. That’s actually the procedure outlined in the owners manual (I’m guessing that’s where the dealer came up with this

I can not stand the misuse of the word hack....hey, look here, here's a hack to make tea by boiling water

Gee—I guess some people have a different owner’s manual than the one I have. Mine says to run the engine for 10 minutes. Stop the engine for 5 minutes. Then restart. That did not reset the oil level. If someone could post a link to their updated/special owners manual it would be helpful

 

[RamDiver]

Gee—I guess some people have a different owner’s manual than the one I have. Mine says to run the engine for 10 minutes. Stop the engine for 5 minutes. Then restart. That did not reset the oil level. If someone could post a link to their updated/special owners manual it would be helpful

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[StateOfMind]

 

[Dusty]

Gee—I guess some people have a different owner’s manual than the one I have. Mine says to run the engine for 10 minutes. Stop the engine for 5 minutes. Then restart. That did not reset the oil level. If someone could post a link to their updated/special owners manual it would be helpful

My memory is not what it use to be, but I think this is the second or maybe third time there's been a discrepancy noted in owner's manual versions for Hurricane engines.

Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 139303 miles.

 

[rowemesp]

Here's an excerpt from the owner's manual (PDF) version 2025 Ram manual (Page 356) 103222_25_DT_OM_EN_USC_DIGITAL_E4_RD which I downloaded from the official RAM website in August (2025). Note that the manual refers to this setting as a "REFRESH", meaning that it doesn't recalibrate anything, it just updates the current level in the oil sump:

Oil Level Display - How To Refresh
The oil level is automatically monitored when the
vehicle is parked on a level surface, the oil is warm and
the engine has been off approximatly four minutes. To
refresh the oil level display (after a quart of the correct
oil has been added), follow this process:
● Run the engine until the oil temperature is above
180°F (82°C).
● Park the vehicle on relatively level ground.
● Turn the engine off and cycle the Start button to the
ON/RUN position. Wait four minutes with the engine
off, and the button in the ON/RUN position.
● Start the engine and the new oil level will be
available in the Vehicle Info menu (accessible via the
navigation buttons on the steering wheel).
NOTE:
● If there has not been a notable change in the oil
level since the previous reading, there may not be
any notification or change in the display after the
system has taken another reading.
● The oil level system takes measurements only while
the engine is off, has warm oil, and the vehicle is
parked on reasonably level ground. In order to get
a consistent oil level reading the Start button must
be in the ON/RUN position for approximately four
minutes, however the system may occasionally take
readings with the vehicle OFF during normal usage.
● If you have added a quart of oil and the indicator is
not reading 3/4 or full, please contact an authorized
dealer for service.

This procedure should immediately eliminate any annunciator messages and the level should reflect an accurate oil level. On a related note, when I completed my first oil change, no oil level reset was necessary.

Hope this helps clarify things.

--Rob

 

[RamDiver]

What a PITA.

I'm glad my truck has a dip stick.

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[rowemesp]

What a PITA.

I'm glad my truck has a dip stick.

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Not even close to a PITA-- just drive the truck and it will let you know if your oil level get's low.

The people that are raising this issue about the "refresh" procedure don't realize that it doesn't need to be done. It's only for if you want an immediate reading on the oil level for whatever reason. Don't over-think this. . .

 

[crash68]

I think this is the second or maybe third time there's been a discrepancy noted in owner's manual versions for Hurricane engines.

Not surprising for any new model engine or vehicle. I known a couple of technical service writers that have told me about the amount of rework and changes that happen when compiling vehicle manuals.

 

[RamDiver]

Not even close to a PITA-- just drive the truck and it will let you know if your oil level get's low.

The people that are raising this issue about the "refresh" procedure don't realize that it doesn't need to be done. It's only for if you want an immediate reading on the oil level for whatever reason. Don't over-think this. . .

Sounds a bit like critical thinking.

I worked in Telecom for 3.5 decades and was exposed to a wide range of cool technology, including electronic test and monitoring systems. Self-healing fibre transport systems that use redundant, diversely routed fibres to maintain connectivity. Endless cool stuff.

I retired many years ago, but my experience tells me not to trust technology for critical systems when there's an old-fashioned, simple and guaranteed manual solution.

I grew up watching electricians perform maintenance and modifications on live circuits.
I started down that path, but then I learned a better way.

Whenever possible, disable all live circuits before touching them.
And prove them off before starting work.
Besides being the Electrical Code in most places, it will keep you alive.

I'm also a scuba diver who buys different mixed breathing gases depending on the dive.
The shop tests the gas to be mixed as per my request.
I always analyze the gas myself, no exceptions.

I will continue to avoid any expensive equipment, complicated scuba equipment like re-breathers or automotive options that use automated electronics to monitor critical systems.

I'm happy that you're satisfied with the technology in your truck and hope that it serves you well and without grief.

Maybe I will trust technology for critical monitoring at some future date, but I can't see that happening before my time has ended.

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[rowemesp]

Sounds a bit like critical thinking.

I worked in Telecom for 3.5 decades and was exposed to a wide range of cool technology, including electronic test and monitoring systems. Self-healing fibre transport systems that use redundant, diversely routed fibres to maintain connectivity. Endless cool stuff.

I retired many years ago, but my experience tells me not to trust technology for critical systems when there's an old-fashioned, simple and guaranteed manual solution.

I grew up watching electricians perform maintenance and modifications on live circuits.
I started down that path, but then I learned a better way.

Whenever possible, disable all live circuits before touching them.
And prove them off before starting work.
Besides being the Electrical Code in most places, it will keep you alive.

I'm also a scuba diver who buys different mixed breathing gases depending on the dive.
The shop tests the gas to be mixed as per my request.
I always analyze the gas myself, no exceptions.

I will continue to avoid any expensive equipment, complicated scuba equipment like re-breathers or automotive options that use automated electronics to monitor critical systems.

I'm happy that you're satisfied with the technology in your truck and hope that it serves you well and without grief.

Maybe I will trust technology for critical monitoring at some future date, but I can't see that happening before my time has ended.

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My post was about whether it was or not a PITA. It is convenient--you just need to look at the gauge. It's not a PITA because you don't need to do the REFRESH procedure every time. Is it dependable?. . .time will tell.

 

[RamDiver]

My post was about whether it was or not a PITA. It is convenient--you just need to look at the gauge. It's not a PITA because you don't need to do the REFRESH procedure every time. Is it dependable?. . .time will tell.

Next you will be telling me to trust the government.
And, we will own nothing and be happy.

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[RCFlyer11]

Had the oil changed in my 2025 Ram with the Hurricane SST engine. After following the instructions to reset the oil level (run engine 10 minutes then turn off for 5 minutes) 3 times the oil light and a low oil message stayed on. Arrg! Took to the dealer and learned the hack to reset the oil level:

1) Do not press the brake pedal and push the Start button. The “On” indicator will illuminate and engine will not start.

2) Wait 5 minutes (“On” indicator still illuminated)

3) Start engine.

4) Celebrate resetting the oil level.

Hope this helps someone avoid similar aggravation.

YES... you helped me! Apparently the Owner's Manual is correct, but the Instrument Panel Instructions are Wrong! Unfortunately, I followed the Instrument Panel Instructions and experienced the same non-result that you did.... also 3 times! After reading your post, I got the successful result. Didn't have to wait 5 minutes though.... mine reset itself at about 3 minutes. Thanks!

 

[RCFlyer11]

BTW... the ONLY oil I could find that contains ALL of the Owners' Manual Oil Spec's is: Valvoline 0W20 Advanced Full Synthetic. I see many oil change videos on Youtube where the mechanic is using a different oil. Not me. I used the Valvoline Advanced.

 

[Farmer Fran]

Mine works fine

 

[rowemesp]

BTW... the ONLY oil I could find that contains ALL of the Owners' Manual Oil Spec's is: Valvoline 0W20 Advanced Full Synthetic. I see many oil change videos on Youtube where the mechanic is using a different oil. Not me. I used the Valvoline Advanced.

Almost all current synthetic oils meet the MS-6395 Chrysler oil spec and they all exceed it these days. . .it's a very old spec. Per the manual, if the oil doesn't specifically meet MS-6395, any oil meeting the API SN+, SP or later is acceptable. The "starburst trademark" requirement is redundant, as any major brand oil in the US will have that mark. Any 0w-20 weight oil will meet these specs.

From my manual:

"We recommend using Mopar® SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, which meets
the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395. Equivalent full
synthetic SAE 0W-20 engine oil can be used but must have the API Starburst trademark
with a certification level of API-SP or later. API-SN+ is also acceptable."