Useful Jeep Grand Cherokee Maintennace Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Vehicle

Your new Ellwood City Jeep Grand Cherokee is like a multi-tool in that it can do so many things well. It can haul your jet ski, your friends around town or your family across country.  Regardless of whether your Grand Cherokee is outfitted with the base V6, the 6.2-liter Supercharged Hemi or anything in between, they are all extremely reliable in their own right, but  ownership does require proper maintenance by following the service schedule found in the Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manuals. Take advantage of MOPAR-approved Oils, Filters and Jeep parts, all at the best service costs in an effort to keep your Jeep Grand Cherokee running for years of reliable service.

Wheel Alignment: Does your Jeep Grand Cherokee seemingly decide that it wants to go south as you are trying to steer north? It could be that it needs an alignment service   Seriously, it may be more subtle than that but you may notice a slight drift left or right while driving straight. Another clue that is occurring is the excessive tire wear. Your Jeep Owner's Manual and your Ellwood City Jeep Mechanic can help get you on an alignment service schedule that will have you driving straight and true in no time.

Rotate those tires: Moving the tires according to the service schedule diagrams insures they get a fair shake at all four corners of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. That way, they have the chance at handling all loads from all angles. The best time to do a rotation is at the same time as an alignment. Done properly, it guarantees you receive the longest possible life from your tires. Consult your Ellwood City CDJR mechanic who will rotate and align the tires of your Jeep Grand Cherokee at the same time. Think of it as a repair that is not a repair!

Oil Changes: Oil is the most important fluid in your Ellwood City Jeep Grand Cherokee. Synthetic or Conventional oil, it is essentially the blood that runs through the veins of your Jeep Grand Cherokee. Like all CDJR products, there is an automatic oil change indicator to alert you when it's time to change the oil and the oil filter. The oil filter is designed to remove the dirt and impurities that find their way into the system. Your automatic oil change indicator will let you know when it's time but if you subject your Grand Cherokee to heavy duty mountain grade driving, you might consider changing oil every 4,000 miles. Stop by to consult with your Ellwood City Jeep mechanic who will handle your repair at the best service costs possible.   

Transmission Fluid: Your Ellwood City CDJR Jeep Grand Cherokee's automatic transmission is a modern sealed unit that under normal operations, should never need a fluid change. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule, but your Ellwood City mechanic might recommend a transmission fluid service after a weekend of hijinks. Hijinks, you ask? Like what? That may mean beach running, mud bogging, or crossing through streams where the transmission fluid may have become contaminated by running through a body of water. Rare, of course, but your Ellwood City Jeep Mechanic should be consulted, just in case.

Air Filters: Vital to the operation of your Jeep Grand Cherokee is the air filter. Making it possible for your engine to breathe freely, the air filter element traps dust, dirt and debris from entering your engine.

Your engine breathes fresh air, which is just the thing for you free-spirited Jeep owner types who think nothing of turning left when the road wants you to go right, driving off-road at a moment's notice, for work and for fun. Your Jeep Grand Cherokee's Owner's Manual suggests changing the air filter every 30,000 miles, but your Ellwood City Jeep Mechanic may suggest more frequent replacements, if necessary.

For example, if you like to play in the desert, you will definitely be a candidate for more frequent filter changes. Your Ellwood City Jeep Parts department will be able to offer plenty of parts, advice and service for all your Jeep needs.

New Wipers: Dirty windshields are free of charge and a fact of life when you own a Jeep. That's because a Jeep owner always takes the road less traveled, the rural routes and the back roads. It's always a great idea to have fresh windshield wipers on hand for your Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Heat and cold will affect the rubber, causing it to break down prematurely. The wipers can become hard and brittle and their cleaning ability will be compromised. The Ellwood City Jeep Parts and Service department stocks MOPAR-approved Wiper Blades for just that reason. Worn wipers will leave streaks and water spots on the windshield along with making lots of noise. When you see and hear that, it's time for a replacement set.

Topping off the fluids: Are you planning a major road trip? Your Ellwood City Jeep mechanic will tell you that it's always a good idea to check your fluid levels before you set out on your trip.

Examine everything from brake fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, coolant, and of course motor oil to make sure you have a sufficient amount in your respective reservoirs. Don't let them drop to a dangerously low level. Before hitting the road, don't leave anything else to chance.

Pay a visit to your Ellwood City Jeep mechanic for a fluid top-off before hitting the road. Your service advisor and the entire Ellwood City CDJR service team is ready to inspect all of your fluids, and to make sure you are following your jeep Grand Cherokee Service schedule even between oil changes. Call up for more information today.

Finally: Your Elwood City Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual will provide you with a service schedule and plenty of detailed information on safe and efficient operation of your new Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Renegade. The service advisors at Ellwood City CDJR are ready to keep you and your Jeep Grand Cherokee running like new. Call Ellwood City CDJR for a repair appointment at competitive prices today.