3 Signs Your Jeep Could Use Comprehensive Maintenance

Your Jeep manual includes a maintenance schedule that lists the services required at specific mileage milestones. Missed or irregular servicing increases the chances of worn components, lowers vehicle performance, and can result in damage. As your Jeep dealership, we want to give you a few examples of the comprehensive maintenance we provide.

3 Examples of Comprehensive Maintenance at Your Jeep Dealership

Fluid Checks and Replacement

Regular fluid checks are an important part of vehicle maintenance, as many vital systems depend on high-quality fluid to work effectively. As time passes, all fluids become less efficient, resulting in increased wear and tear or even a potential accident. Your Jeep’s most important fluids, after fuel, are transmission fluid, coolant, power steering fluid, oil, and brake fluid.
Our technicians routinely check the fluid levels during regularly scheduled maintenance and top them up if needed. In addition, each fluid has a regularly scheduled replacement time; for example, oil needs to be changed every 7,500 miles, while coolant is usually replaced at 30,000 miles. Fluid replacements are inexpensive and save money by preventing avoidable repairs.

Brake Service

The brakes are your most important safety system, as you can control your speed and stop almost instantly if required. The brake system uses pressure and force to work effectively, which generates wear and tear. A brake service ensures your brakes always work quickly and smoothly when required. This type of service is usually performed every 20,000 to 30,000 miles, depending on your Jeep model and driving conditions.
Our technicians examine and test all brake system components. The rotors are inspected and resurfaced or replaced if they’re damaged. The brake pads are also inspected, and new ones are installed if the originals have worn down. Brake hoses and linings are checked for leaks and repaired or replaced. The whole system is then tested to ensure it works perfectly.

Battery Testing

The battery doesn’t have a fixed replacement time, as its lifespan varies from three to five years. A battery slowly loses its storage capacity as the chemicals that allow it to store and supply electricity break down naturally. The starter requires a relatively fixed amount of power to crank the engine. If an old or damaged battery can’t store enough power to provide the necessary charge, your engine won’t start.
We recommend annual battery testing, starting in the battery’s third year. Our technicians will connect your battery to our computerized battery tester. This machine subjects the battery to various strength tests to gauge its remaining power. If the battery is healthy, we’ll test it again in one year, and if it’s failing, we can install a new one while you wait.

When your Jeep needs maintenance, contact the experts at Moran Blue Water CDJR in Fort Gratiot, MI.

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