Front/rear axle fluid, Appearance care and protection from corrosion, Appearance care and protection from – Jeep 2008 Liberty User Manual

Page 428: Corrosion

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NOTE:

Be sure to follow the “police, taxi, fleet, off-road,

or frequent trailer towing” maintenance interval if appli-
cable.

Front/Rear Axle Fluid

Fluid Level Check
The lubricant level should be at bottom edge of the oil fill
hole.

Adding Fluid
Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the level
specified above.

Lubricant Selection
Use only manufacturer’s recommended lubricant. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this section
for the correct fluid type.

Frequency of Fluid Change
Under normal operating conditions, the lubricant in-
stalled at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for

the life of the vehicle. Lubricant changes are not neces-
sary unless the lubricant becomes contaminated with
water. Change the lubricant immediately if contaminated
with water.

NOTE:

Be sure to follow the “police, taxi, fleet, off-road,

or frequent trailer towing” maintenance interval if appli-
cable.

Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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