How Often Do Jeeps Need to Be Serviced?

If you drive a Jeep around Brookfield, you’ll want to keep it running in the best condition possible for years to come! The best way to ensure that your Jeep runs properly is to bring it in for Jeep maintenance– which includes tasks like oil changes, battery inspections, and tire rotations – as well as more crucial services down the line like spark plug replacements and engine flushing. Jeep runs on a month-to-month service schedule, with particular milestones at 20,000 miles, 30,000 miles, 40,000 miles, and beyond. If this sounds overwhelming, don’t worry – the service team at City Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT® of Brookfield has everything you need to know about how often Jeeps need to be serviced in the guide below!

Standard Jeep Maintenance Schedule

Jeep operates largely the same service schedule for all of its current vehicles, so you won’t have to go looking for a specific Jeep Wrangler maintenance schedule or Jeep Cherokee maintenance schedule. That being said, you should still consult your owner’s manual to see if your model requires one or two specific services that differ from the list below. This should give you a good idea of the general Jeep maintenance services we perform at City Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT® of Brookfield:

Monthly

• Checking fluid levels (engine oil, windshield washer, brake, coolant, and the like)
• Checking tire pressure
• Checking the interior and exterior lights
• If you’re due for an oil change, replacing the filter, rotating the tires, and inspecting the exhaust, battery terminals, brake pads, and door latches

20,000 miles

• Inspecting the universal joints, front suspension, tie rod ends, front and rear axle fluid, and brake linings
• Replacing the air conditioning or cabin air filter

30,000 miles

• Inspecting the transfer fluid and case fluid
• Replacing the engine air cleaner filter
• Changing the manual transmission fluid if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, off-road, etc.

40,000 miles

• Performing the 20,000 mile inspections and replacements
• Changing the front and rear axle fluid if used in any of the above situations (trailer towing, snow plowing, etc.)

60,000 miles

• Performing the 20,000 and 30,000 mile inspections and replacements
• Replacing the spark plugs (if applicable)
• Change the manual transmission fluid if used in any of the above situations
• Transfer case fluid if vehicle is used for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent towing

100,000 miles

• Performing the 20,000 mile inspections and replacements
• Replacing the spark plugs (if not already replaced)
• Flush and replace engine, intercooler, battery, and Motor Generator Unit coolant if needed (if not needed, to be done at 150,000 miles)
• Inspect and replace the PCV valve

Follow the Jeep Maintenance Schedule with City Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT® of Brookfield

If you’ve reached one of the Jeep maintenance milestones above and need to bring your Jeep in for service, you can schedule an appointment right from our website! We’ll take care of everything and get you safely back on the Waukesha and Sussex streets in no time. Feel free to contact our office with any questions about the Jeep maintenance schedule, and be sure to check out our service deals for ways to save on your appointment!