6 Month Oil Change Interval

[Winston]

Ok, so having read this thread, along with others, including the thread where the guy lost the engine at 2k miles, but was past the 6 month interval, so no coverage from the OEM.....what about this: With the new Moab 392 pricing structure, and a good number of leftover '24 and '25 392s, what is a prospective buyer to do when all that are on the lots that are older than 6 months are in breach of the warranty requirement, so would a new prospective buyer, such as myself, be SOL when it comes to any warranty coverage on one of these leftover 392s? Or does the 6 month clock start when I take possession? If the latter, is it unreasonable to ask the dealership to change the oil before leaving the lot to get the clock started?

Absolutely not unreasonable. You're dropping nearly 100K on a vehicle, that dealer should change the oil + whatever else you demand.
Although, me personally I'd pick that Jeep up and go change the oil myself same day. Or if you have a shop you trust, have them do it. Also check transfer case and diff fluids while you're at it. My transfer case was low at pickup.

 

[Robr651]

Ok, so having read this thread, along with others, including the thread where the guy lost the engine at 2k miles, but was past the 6 month interval, so no coverage from the OEM.....what about this: With the new Moab 392 pricing structure, and a good number of leftover '24 and '25 392s, what is a prospective buyer to do when all that are on the lots that are older than 6 months are in breach of the warranty requirement, so would a new prospective buyer, such as myself, be SOL when it comes to any warranty coverage on one of these leftover 392s? Or does the 6 month clock start when I take possession? If the latter, is it unreasonable to ask the dealership to change the oil before leaving the lot to get the clock started?

Starts when you buy it. If it’s a “new” unsold vehicle that’s when the warranty starts… just change the oil yourself when you get it or ask the dealer to do it as part of the purchase.

 

[Bobo57]

Ok, so having read this thread, along with others, including the thread where the guy lost the engine at 2k miles, but was past the 6 month interval, so no coverage from the OEM.....what about this: With the new Moab 392 pricing structure, and a good number of leftover '24 and '25 392s, what is a prospective buyer to do when all that are on the lots that are older than 6 months are in breach of the warranty requirement, so would a new prospective buyer, such as myself, be SOL when it comes to any warranty coverage on one of these leftover 392s? Or does the 6 month clock start when I take possession? If the latter, is it unreasonable to ask the dealership to change the oil before leaving the lot to get the clock started?

I suspect that the 6 month interval is definitely do as I say not do as I do. At a minimum I would have length of stay on the lot noted on the purchase agreement and document it so that should the thing grenade in 2 months you have some documentation.

 

[YGBSM]

Ok, so having read this thread, along with others, including the thread where the guy lost the engine at 2k miles, but was past the 6 month interval, so no coverage from the OEM.....what about this: With the new Moab 392 pricing structure, and a good number of leftover '24 and '25 392s, what is a prospective buyer to do when all that are on the lots that are older than 6 months are in breach of the warranty requirement, so would a new prospective buyer, such as myself, be SOL when it comes to any warranty coverage on one of these leftover 392s? Or does the 6 month clock start when I take possession? If the latter, is it unreasonable to ask the dealership to change the oil before leaving the lot to get the clock started?

Have them change it while you’re doing the paperwork and don’t let them use one of your Jeep wave oil changes.

 

[Agar426]

All great points! I wouldn't want to pass up a great deal in deference to the 6 month clock. I need to unload a couple of cars before I purchase, but I am hoping to join the fold before summer is out! Fingers crossed!

Thank you for the feedback!

 

[YGBSM]

All great points! I wouldn't want to pass up a great deal in deference to the 6 month clock. I need to unload a couple of cars before I purchase, but I am hoping to join the fold before summer is out! Fingers crossed!

Thank you for the feedback!

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