Required Maintenance Intervals
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| - | Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Items | Miles | Kilometers | or Months |
| Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. | 6,000 | 10 000 | 6 |
| Rotate the tires. | 6,000 | 10 000 | 6 |
| If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. | 12,000 | 20 000 | 12 |
| Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary. | 12,000 | 20 000 | 12 |
| Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). | 12,000 | 20 000 | 12 |
| Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid - All Wheel Drive (AWD). | 18,000 | 30 000 | 18 |
| Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at 12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months. | 24,000 | 40 000 | 24 |
| Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first inspection at 12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months. | 24,000 | 40 000 | 24 |
| Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary. | 24,000 | 40 000 | 24 |
| Replace the engine air cleaner filter. | 30,000 | 50 000 | 30 |
| Inspect the transfer case fluid - All Wheel Drive (AWD). | 30,000 | 50 000 | 30 |
| Replace the spark plugs on 5.7L engine. | 30,000 | 50 000 | 30 |
| Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. | 48,000 | 80 000 | 48 |
| Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. | 60,000 | 100 000 | 60 |
| Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing - All Wheel Drive (AWD). | 60,000 | 100 000 | 60 |
| Inspect and replace the PCV valve if necessary. ! | 90,000 | 150 000 | 90 |
| Flush and replace the engine coolant. | 102,000 | 170 000 | 60 |
| Replace the spark plugs on 2.7L and 3.5L engines. | 102,000 | 170 000 | 102 |
| Replace the timing belt on 3.5L engine. | 102,000 | 170 000 | 102 |
| Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. | 120,000 | 200 000 | 120 |
| Replace the accessory drive belt on 2.7L and 5.7L engines. | 120,000 | 200 000 | 120 |
! This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.
WARNING:
You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.