Jeep: Jeep Basics

Basics are basics the must know As a jeep owner, you ought to know these things to maintain the performance and life span of your jeep.

A Jeep Thing, an online source of jeep info, suggests two options for jeep repair: one is that to take your Jeep to your local dealer and have the work performed there, and the other one is to find a qualified mechanic who is familiar with Jeeps.

The first one implies more expenses but you are assured of the quality because they base the work from the manuals of Jeep manufacturers. The second option implies consulting a local Jeep club for its members will likely know who is reliable in your area so you will usually find better pricing and quality work with factory parts.

Following is the suggested basic maintenance tips for your Jeep:

13. Lights and tire pressure need to be checked at least once a month or before and after each trail ride. 14. Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or 3 to 4 months, change the oil, filter chassis lubrication, differential and transfer-case fluids. And as a precaution, replace the differential fluids if you have recently crossed through water deep enough to submerge the centre of your hubs. 15. While having the oil changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or 3 to 4 months, also inspect the underhood belt and hose. 16. Every other oil change or 60,000 miles rotate tires and balance the wheels. But driving offroad can knock wheel weights off a wheel, so you may need to have this done more frequently. The same schedule is needed for brake inspection. If you have rum brakes in the rear, make sure they're cleaned after each trail ride where you encountered deep mud or snow. 17. As indicated by inspection, replace air filter. Note that dusty trails can dramatically shorten the service intervals. 18. Replacement of fuel filter is every 24,000 to 100,000 miles. 19. Service for automatic transmission is every 24,000 to 100,000 miles. 20. Check wheel alignment every 12,000 to 24,000 miles or as indicated by tire wear. 21. Flush and refill cooling system every 40,000 to 100,000 miles. 22. Replace belt and hose every 60,000 to 100,000 miles or 5 to 8 years. 23. When equipped with engine timing belt, replace it every 60,000 to 100,000 miles or 5 to 8 years. 24. Annually (usually in the spring) inspect air conditioning performance. To ensure all hoses and valves remain lubricated and operable, be sure to run your A/C during the winter for short period.

Also do not forget to clean your Jeep cargo liner regularly for a more comfortable stay in the vehicle.

Knowing the basics on Jeeps definitely makes you belong to the circle of Jeep enthusiasts. So if you dont know those things yet, then you are not certified a fanatic. But if you claim that you are, after reading this, then you are now a Jeep fanatic, but just a first level fan

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