Jeep Grand Cherokee Service Schedule GA

Your first service appointment includes an oil change and tire rotation and should take place around the 8,000-mile mark. However, if you use your Grand Cherokee for off-roading, towing, or other more strenuous activities, then you should get your service closer to 5,000 miles. Going forward, you should follow this interval for each oil change to follow. 

By 20,000 miles, you should have gotten at least one additional oil change since the first service. 20,000 miles is also a good time to have more items checked out. These should include the exhaust system, belts, hoses, engine air filter, cabin air filter, and the engine cooling system. If your Grand Cherokee is used for off-roading or you drive on dirt roads frequently, you should have the air filters checked more regularly. You should also check your Grand Cherokee’s driveline fluids, including the front and rear differentials and transfer case. Like engine oil, these fluids can break down and not provide proper lubrication. 

After the next couple of oil changes, at around 35,000 miles, you should have the spark plugs checked and replaced if necessary, as they can become contaminated with carbon and begin to malfunction. This is also a good time to have the braking system looked at, including the calipers, pads, and rotors, especially if you frequently drive in stop-and-go traffic. Additionally, the suspension system should be looked at for any damage. The brakes and suspension systems should be evaluated roughly every two years or less.

By the time you reach 65,000 miles, you probably have the hang of this whole maintenance schedule. At this mile marker, you should perform the same checks done at 35,000 miles and replace anything that is necessary. If the brakes have not been replaced yet, they’ll most likely be recommended at this service. Beyond 65,000 miles, as you creep up to the 100,000-mile mark, routine maintenance gets a little more intensive. You should start to get oil changes more frequently by the 100,000-mile mark. Additionally, the CV axles and boots should be checked for loose fluid, which indicates that there is a leak. Lastly, the Positive Crankcase Ventilation or PCV valve should be inspected. The crankcase, which holds the engine oil, creates waste gases as the engine runs. Instead of sending these gases out the tailpipe and into the atmosphere, the PCV valve recycles them back to the air intake to be mixed with fuel and burned. After 100,000 miles, this valve can start to show signs of its age. Therefore, it should be inspected and replaced if necessary.

We hope that this detailed outline has helped give you the knowledge you need to give your Grand Cherokee the care it deserves. While it may seem like a lot to remember, the dedicated service team here at Akins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is here to help! With years of experience and training, our certified technicians have what it takes to keep your Grand Cherokee on the road for all the many miles to come. Call our service center directly to schedule your next service or do so right here on our website. We look forward to serving you!