You count on your Jeep SUV to get to the grocery store, to work, and even to your new adventures in the Martinsville area. Despite how much you demand out of your model (especially if you go off the road), your SUV is durable and you can continue relying on it as long as you keep it in good shape. Discover the recommended Jeep service schedule and top Jeep tire care tips in Gunter CDJR Martinsville’s following Jeep SUV service guide.
Jeep Maintenance Schedule
8,000 Miles or 6 Months
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
- Rotate the tires. If you notice irregular wear, be sure to complete a rotation even if it occurs before 8,000 miles.
16,000 Miles or 12 Months
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
- Rotate the tires. If you notice irregular wear, be sure to complete a rotation even if your SUV hasn’t reached 16,000 miles yet.
- If you use your SUV in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace it if necessary.
- Replace the air conditioning filter.
- Inspect the brake linings and replace them if necessary.
- Inspect the exhaust system.
- Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, or improper looseness. Replace any parts if necessary.
24,000 Miles or 18 Months
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
- Rotate the tires. If you notice irregular wear, rotate them even if it is before 24,000 miles.
- Inspect the CV joints.
- Inspect the exhaust system.
32,000 Miles or 24 Months
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
- Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 32,000 miles.
- Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
- Replace the spark plugs.
- Replace the air conditioning filter.
- Adjust parking brakes on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
- Inspect the brake linings, and replace them if necessary.
- Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, or improper looseness. Replace any parts if necessary.
40,000 Miles or 30 Months
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
- Rotate the tires. If you notice irregular wear, be sure to complete a rotation even if your SUV hasn’t reached 40,000 miles yet.
48,000 Miles or 36 Months
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
- Rotate the tires. If you notice irregular wear, be sure to complete a rotation even if your SUV hasn’t reached 48,000 miles yet.
- If you use your SUV in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace it if necessary.
- Replace the air conditioning filter.
- Inspect the brake linings, and replace them if necessary.
- Inspect the CV joints.
- Inspect the exhaust system.
- Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, or improper looseness. Replace any parts if necessary.
- Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F.
56,000 Miles or 42 Months
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
- Rotate the tires. If you notice irregular wear, be sure to complete a rotation even if your SUV hasn’t reached 56,000 miles yet.
64,000 Miles or 48 Months
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
- Rotate the tires. If you notice irregular wear, be sure to complete a rotation even if your SUV hasn’t reached 64,000 miles yet.
- Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
- Replace the air conditioning filter.
- Inspect the brake linings; replace them if necessary.
- Replace the spark plugs.
- Adjust parking brakes on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
- Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid.
- Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid.
- Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
- Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, or improper looseness. Replace any parts if necessary.
72,000 Miles or 54 Months
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
- Rotate the tires. If you notice irregular wear, be sure to complete a rotation even if your SUV hasn’t reached 72,000 miles yet.
- Inspect the CV joints.
- Inspect the exhaust system.
80,000 Miles or 60 Months
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
- Rotate the tires. If you notice irregular wear, be sure to complete a rotation even if your SUV hasn’t reached 80,000 miles yet.
- If you use your SUV in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace it if necessary.
- Replace the air conditioning filter.
- Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 104,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- Inspect the brake linings, and replace them if necessary.
- Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, or improper looseness. Replace any parts if necessary.
88,000 Miles or 66 Months
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
- Rotate the tires. If you notice irregular wear, be sure to complete a rotation even if your SUV hasn’t reached 88,000 miles yet.
96,000 Miles or 72 Months
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
- Rotate the tires. If you notice irregular wear, be sure to complete a rotation even if your SUV hasn’t reached 96,000 miles yet.
- Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
- Replace the spark plugs.
- Inspect and replace the PCV valve if necessary.
- Replace the air conditioning filter.
- Adjust parking brakes on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
- Inspect the brake linings, and replace them if necessary.
- Inspect the CV joints.
- Inspect the exhaust system.
- Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, or improper looseness. Replace any parts if necessary.
- Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F.
104,000 Miles or 78 Months
- Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
- Rotate the tires. If you notice irregular wear, be sure to complete a rotation even if your SUV hasn’t reached 104,000 miles yet.
- Flush and replace the engine coolant at 104,000 miles or 60 months, whichever comes first.
Jeep Tire Care Tips
How to Clean Jeep Tires
Clean tires will not only make your Jeep look amazing on the Reidsville, NC roads, but it will also make the tires last longer by limiting corrosion or damage. The dirt and grime buildup can also make the wheel finishes peel and the rims more porous, causing tire pressure leaks. If you want to avoid having to replace your tires constantly or getting into dangerous situations, you can clean your tires easily in these 4 steps:
- Get all the materials you’ll need before you start. You will need a bucket, microfiber towels, a hose and spray nozzle, a soft-bristled brush, and a non-abrasive cleaning agent of your choice. You can use dish soap, warm water, and wheel wax, but if you want a natural agent, use a 70/30 mix of white vinegar and baking soda. If the tires need a deep clean, be sure to grab a light-duty pressure washer, a waxing mitt, and a wheel brush.
- Rinse off any loose dirt or debris with your spray nozzle. Use it at various angles to get all of the dirt from the interior of the rim.
- Clean and scrub the surface carefully. After you’ve got the top layer of the dirt off, you will want to get to the rest of the layers.
- Start from the tires and then move to the wheels.
- Use your bristled brush to scrub the tire with warm water and dish soap.
- If there’s any stuck-on grime, let the soap mixture sit on the tire for a few minutes to help soften things up before you scrub and rinse.
- Mix equal parts of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle and spritz onto the wheels to melt away stains on the surface of the wheel.
- Grab your smaller brush for spots that are harder to get to.
- Once you’re done, dry the tire and wheel completely with a clean, microfiber towel.
- Add wax for a shiny finish. While this is totally optional and you can stop once your tires are clean, you can go the extra mile with wax. If you are, apply a cream or paste wax with a waxing mitt and follow the instructions for that specific wax. Give it a final polish with a microfiber cloth.
How to Check Jeep Tire Wear
The Penny Test
- Insert the penny with Lincoln head-first into a tire tread groove.
- Check if Lincoln’s head is covered and no longer visible between the grooves.
- If you can see all of Lincoln’s head, your tire treads are 2/32 inches deep or less and it’s time to replace them.
- Repeat this process on all four tires and in multiple locations on each tire to get the most accurate results.
Tread Depth Gauge
Buy a tread depth gauge from any auto parts store near Danville. Then, insert the probe into the shallowest tread groove and press the top bar of the gauge flat against the tire to see the treadwear rating.
Tread Wear Bars
Most tires have tread wear indicator bars built into them, and you can find them at the bottom of the tread grooves in multiple locations across the tires. If the bars are flush with the surrounding tire ribs, this means that the tread depth has reached 2/32 of an inch.
What’s the Jeep Recommended Tire PSI?
The Jeep recommended tire PSI varies depending on the model, wheel, and tire, and the range goes anywhere from 29 to 43 PSI. For the correct PSI for your model, you should consult your owner’s manual. If your SUV isn’t equipped with the original manufacturer’s tire, reach out to our service technicians and we can help you figure out what’s the suggested PSI.
Schedule Maintenance for Your Jeep SUV in Ridgeway Today
Keep your Jeep SUV in top condition when you make sure it gets all the maintenance it needs. Make an appointment today and our service specialists will be able to help you complete all of the maintenance your SUV needs whether it is a Renegade or Wrangler.
