🔧 Renegade - Engine Oil & Oil Filter Change

This service drains the old engine oil and replaces the oil filter so your engine stays properly lubricated and protected. On your Renegade, the oil filter is a cartridge-style filter in a housing, so you’ll replace the internal filter and the O-ring seal.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 45-90 minutes

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Work on level ground and support the Renegade with jack stands—never rely on a jack alone.
• ⚠️ Engine oil can be hot. Let the engine cool 10-15 minutes to avoid burns.
• ⚠️ Keep oil off belts/exhaust and clean spills immediately to prevent smoke and slipping.
• ⚠️ No battery disconnect is required for this service.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Wheel chocks
• Safety glasses
• Nitrile gloves
• Drain pan (7-quart minimum)
• Funnel
• 13mm socket
• 3/8" drive ratchet
• 3/8" drive extension (6")
• 27mm socket
• Torque wrench (3/8" drive)
• Trim clip removal tool
• T25 Torx bit socket
• Shop towels

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Engine oil (0W-20 full synthetic, MS-6395 equivalent) - Qty: 6 quarts
• Oil filter cartridge (with new O-ring) - Qty: 1
• Oil drain plug crush washer - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on a level surface, shift to 1st gear, and set the parking brake.
• Chock the rear wheels using wheel chocks.
• Run the engine for 2-3 minutes, then shut it off (this helps oil drain faster without being dangerously hot).
• Open the hood and remove the oil fill cap (helps the oil drain more smoothly).
• If your Renegade has a lower splash shield, be ready to remove it using a T25 Torx bit socket and trim clip removal tool.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Raise and support the Renegade

• Place the floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum) under the front center jacking point and lift the front.
• Set the vehicle onto jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum) at the correct front support points.
• Give the vehicle a gentle shake to confirm it’s stable before you crawl underneath.

Step 2: Remove the lower splash shield (if equipped)

• Use a T25 Torx bit socket and 3/8" drive ratchet to remove the screws.
• Use a trim clip removal tool to pop out any plastic push-clips (a trim clip tool is a forked pry tool that lifts clips without breaking them).
• Set the shield and hardware aside so you can reinstall it later.

Step 3: Drain the engine oil

• Slide the drain pan (7-quart minimum) under the oil pan drain plug.
• Use a 13mm socket, 3/8" drive ratchet, and 3/8" drive extension (6") to loosen the drain plug.
• Finish removing the plug by hand and let the oil drain completely (usually 5-10 minutes).
• Tip: push plug inward while unscrewing.

Step 4: Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer

• Wipe the drain plug area with shop towels.
• Install a new drain plug crush washer on the plug, then thread the plug in by hand to avoid cross-threading.
• Tighten using a torque wrench (3/8" drive) and 13mm socket: Torque to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs).

Step 5: Replace the oil filter cartridge (top-mounted housing)

• From the top of the engine bay, locate the oil filter housing cap.
• Place shop towels around the housing to catch drips.
• Use a 27mm socket and 3/8" drive ratchet to loosen the housing cap and remove it (the 27mm socket fits the hex on the filter cap).
• Pull the old cartridge filter off the cap and install the new cartridge filter.
• Remove the old O-ring from the cap and install the new O-ring (lightly coat the O-ring with fresh oil so it doesn’t pinch).
• Reinstall the cap by hand first, then tighten with a torque wrench (3/8" drive) and 27mm socket: Torque to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs).

Step 6: Refill with new engine oil

• Insert a funnel into the oil fill opening.
• Pour in about 5.0 quarts of 0W-20 full synthetic first.
• Reinstall the oil fill cap.

Step 7: Start, check for leaks, then set the oil level

• Start the engine and let it idle for 30-60 seconds.
• Shut the engine off and inspect underneath and around the filter housing for leaks using safety glasses and a flashlight (if you have one).
• Wait 5 minutes, then check the dipstick and add oil in small amounts using the funnel until it reaches the safe/full range.
• Tip: add 0.2 quart at a time.

Step 8: Reinstall the splash shield and lower the vehicle

• Reinstall the splash shield using the T25 Torx bit socket, 3/8" drive ratchet, and trim clip removal tool.
• Raise slightly with the floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum), remove the jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum), and lower the Renegade.

Step 9: Reset the oil life reminder

• Pedal method: Turn ignition to RUN (do not start), then fully press and release the accelerator pedal 3 times within 10 seconds, then turn ignition OFF.
• Cluster menu method (if equipped): Use steering wheel buttons to navigate to the oil life screen and press/hold OK to reset.

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✅ After Repair

• Recheck the oil level after your first short drive (5-10 minutes) and top off if needed.
• Confirm there are no drips under the vehicle and no seepage around the filter housing cap.
• Dispose of used oil and the old filter at an oil recycling drop-off (most parts stores/shops accept it).

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: ₹3,500-₹8,000 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: ₹2,000-₹4,500 (parts only)

You Save: ₹1,500-₹3,500 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run ₹800-₹1500/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.8-1.2 hours.

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