Easy to Follow Jeep Cherokee Maintenance Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Vehicle

A scaled-down version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, your new Ellwood City Jeep Cherokee is the Trail-rated not-so-little brother that still deserves to sit at the big kid's table. Fully capable of around town excursions, a trip to the big box store, to work, and finally to play, it can do anything you ask of it. It can be ordered in a variety of forms but the one thing all the models have in common is they need to be taken care of, and be properly maintained in order to receive the years of reliable service the Jeep Cherokee is known for. Power for this "son of a Grand Cherokee" comes from engines that include a 2.0-liter Inline 4-cylinder Turbocharged Direct Injection engine, a 2.4-liter Inline 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine and a 3.2-liter V6 engine with Variable Valve Timing.

All-Wheel Alignment: Wheel alignment is the absolute best single way to get the longest possible life from a set of tires. Yes, we hate it when our Jeep pulls to the right or the left as well! In addition to the stress-free driving, you won't have to worry about wearing your tires down prematurely. Always make sure your Cherokee tires are properly aligned and rotated with the tires inflated according to your Cherokee service schedule. Falling out of alignment could be the result of a number of circumstances ranging from hitting a pothole or a curb, a parking block, or some other obstacle that had hard contact with your Jeep Cherokee. Your Ellwood City mechanic can schedule a routine alignment every six months or more if needed. A Napleton Pro-Tip: Always rotate and balance your tires before an alignment to insure equal tire wear at all four corners of your car.

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Pads and More: Not just any part, your Jeep Cherokee brake pads and rotors are also safety devices, and as such some of the most important safety parts on the vehicle. Critical to the safe operation of your Cherokee and its occupants they should be inspected by an Ellwood City Mechanic every time you are in for an oil change. With proper stopping power, they scrub speed and bring your Jeep to a halt. Use them in a gentle manner and they should last for quite a while. Aggressive use will see you replacing the brake pads and rotors sooner than later. Use them too much and you will eventually encounter a squeaking, metal-on-metal noise that requires replacement of the brake pads and rotors. Your Ellwood City Jeep mechanic will be happy to inspect the brake pads and rotors whenever you are in for an oil change or Jeep service. Asking for genuine MOPAR-approved replacement parts will help keep your Jeep Cherokee running like new, regardless of how old it really may be.

Spark Plugs and Batteries, Oh my! The Spark Plugs on your Ellwood City Jeep Cherokee are typically maintenance free, and good for a life expectancy of approximately 100,000 miles.  They provide the jolt needed to get your Jeep running. The same can be said of the MOPAR-approved batteries. Expect about three years of life from them, depending on the heat, humidity, and cold that your Jeep Cherokee lives in. Your Ellwood City Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, and Dodge Parts Department stocks nearly every size of MOPAR spark plug needed for your Jeep Vehicle, and will have you changed in no time! Your Cherokee's Owner's Manual offers more extensive information including a service schedule about these crucial pieces of equipment.
Wiper Blades: Windshield wiper blades deliver the view of the road ahead in your new Ellwood Jeep Cherokee. But eventually, they can become brittle or squeaky and noisy and in extreme cases, even dry out.  These are the four signs that they have outlived their useful life. A Napleton Pro tip: If they are smearing and leaving water spots on the windshield, it's time for them to go. You'll find the best service costs at your Ellwood City Jeep Parts and Service department, which stocks a full line of Wiper Blades made specifically for your new Jeep Cherokee SUV.

Transmission Fluids: The transmission on your Ellwood Jeep Cherokee is a sealed unit that is good for approximately 100,000 miles before needing any service. Chances are you will sell your Jeep before servicing it. Ha, just kidding! The truth is that Jeep owners are a passionate bunch about their vehicles that some will hold onto their vehicles for more than 150,000 miles in its lifetime. But that doesn't mean you don't need to care about it.  Jeep engineers have designed the transmission on your new Jeep Cherokee to need very little, if any, repair over its lifetime. Still they recommend draining and replacing the fluid. In which case, an Ellwood Parts and Service Department mechanic can drain and refill your transmission fluid, lickity split. Please check with your Jeep Cherokee Owner's Manual and your Ellwood City Jeep mechanic for more details.

Air Filters: It's important that your Jeep Cherokee is allowed to breathe freely, purifying the air going into the cylinders of your new Jeep. Designed to grab dust, particles and debris from entering the engine, a dirty filter can interrupt the air flow causing the Cherokee's engine to suffer. Eventually with clogged filters there is a loss in efficiency that reduces mileage. Your Cherokee Owner's Manual suggests a service schedule that changes it every 30,000 miles to avoid repair unless you live near a desert region in the United States, in which case you should change it around 15,000-miles. Your Jeep service advisor would be happy to inspect it for you.