Required maintenance intervals – Jeep 2008 Patriot User Manual
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Required Maintenance Intervals
Perform Maintenance Every
(Where time and mile-
age are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items
Miles
Kilometers
or Months
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
6,000
10 000
6
Rotate tires.
6,000
10 000
6
If using your vehicle for dusty or off-road conditions, in-
spect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
12,000
20 000
12
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
12,000
20 000
12
Replace the air conditioning filter.
12,000
20 000
12
Inspect the CV Joints. Perform the first inspection at 12,000
mi (20 000 km) or 12 months.
24,000
40 000
24
Inspect 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;
replace if necessary.
24,000
40 000
24
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
30,000
50 000
30
Replace the spark plugs.
30,000
50 000
30
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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