Southfork Jeep - Recommended service and maintenance schedule for Jeep Grand Cherokee
Owning a Jeep® Grand Cherokee means embracing capability, comfort, and confidence—on I-69 or far off the pavement. To protect that experience, a smart maintenance plan keeps your SUV performing the way the factory intended. Our factory-certified service team, serving in Manvel, TX, Houston, and Katy, makes it easy with genuine MOPAR parts, digital inspection reports, and flexible scheduling tailored to your driving style. Because mileage, climate, towing, and 4x4 use affect service needs, the ideal interval can vary by engine and model year. Texas heat, humidity, and stop-and-go traffic can also accelerate wear on fluids, brakes, and tires, so timing matters. We help you interpret the Owner’s Manual, set reminders, and document each visit so warranty and resale value stay on track. Whether your Grand Cherokee is brand-new or has explored every back road, our advisors prioritize engine health, tire life, and safe stopping while watching for small issues before they become big repairs. Below is a practical, model-year-friendly guideline many owners use as a starting point. Always consult your Owner’s Manual, contact the manufacturer, or speak with our team for specifics to your VIN, equipment package, and driving conditions, including 4x4 systems, towing packages, and available safety and driver-assistance technologies.
- Every month: Check tire pressure, inspect wiper blades, test exterior lights, top off washer fluid, and look for leaks.
- Every 6 months or 6,000-7,500 miles: Change engine oil and filter, rotate and balance tires, inspect brakes, belts, hoses, and top off all fluids.
- 12 months or 10,000-12,000 miles: Replace cabin air filter, perform battery test, check alignment, inspect brake fluid condition, and review software updates.
- 24 months or 20,000-24,000 miles: Replace engine air filter as needed, exchange brake fluid if due, check coolant strength/level, and inspect 4x4 boots and driveshafts.
- 36 months or 30,000-36,000 miles: Inspect transmission for leaks and performance, service transfer case and differentials if towing or off-roading, and replace wiper blades.
- 60 months or 60,000 miles: Replace spark plugs on applicable engines, inspect serpentine belt and coolant hoses, service coolant per manual, and perform comprehensive brake service.
- 100,000 miles and beyond: Replace long-life spark plugs if not yet done, exchange coolant, service transmission fluid and filter as specified, and assess shocks/struts and suspension bushings.
- After off-roading, heavy towing, or water crossings: Clean underbody, check differential and transfer case fluids, inspect skid plates, confirm alignment, and examine tires for cuts.
- Before long trips: Update Uconnect software and navigation, verify spare tire and jack, top off fluids, and request a Multi-Point Inspection.
Ready to tailor this schedule to your Jeep® Grand Cherokee and driving habits? Our team at Southfork Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is here to help—request more information, book an appointment, or ask for a personalized plan. For exact intervals and requirements, always consult the manufacturer or contact our advisors with your VIN and equipment details.