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Every vehicle needs maintenance and the occasional repair, and staying on top of the recommended maintenance schedule is one way to help your vehicle last longer and perform better throughout its lifetime.

Jeep owners often think that because their vehicles are highly rated as high-performance vehicles that they don’t need as much maintenance as other vehicles. According to Jeep service center maintenance recommendations, that just isn’t the case. Your Jeep might be able to manage going longer without maintenance, but a lack of maintenance will show up in a shortened lifespan for your Jeep, along with a higher incidence of repair problems.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

At Sherry Chrysler we prioritize high quality maintenance and repair services for Jeeps, and are a fully rated Jeep Service Center right here in Ohio. We keep a large inventory of genuine Jeep parts and use state-of-the-art equipment to make sure we can accurately diagnose and repair just about any problem your Jeep can throw at us.

Our technicians also have the experience to go beyond standard maintenance recommendations and help you customize your maintenance to your vehicle, prioritize the most important services, and generally go the extra mile.

Like many vehicles, Jeep recommends that you get their vehicles serviced every 6 months, or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. This includes routine services like oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and additional inspections as needed based on the age or mileage of the vehicle.

We also recommend filter changes, hose and belt inspections, and inspecting some of the key systems in your Jeep at different points in the maintenance schedule. Most of the time these inspections are just a check to make sure everything is working the way it should, however, getting these inspections done on time can help us identify future maintenance concerns and give you a heads up.

That way, not only do you know what your Jeep is doing, you can also start to budget for future maintenance before your vehicle has a problem.

Common Maintenance Issues

There are a few common maintenance issues shared by Jeeps, not because the vehicles aren’t reliable, but because Jeep owners like to put these vehicles through their paces.

Common issues include transmission problems, electrical issues, and suspension wear and tear. Any of those can be a serious problem, but regular maintenance will help you correct potential problems sooner, avoid other problems entirely, and keep your Jeep working the way it should.

Especially when it comes to transmission, suspension, and brake problems, you don’t want to wait for the problem to start. These parts are critical to the safety of your vehicle, and can cause serious problems when they fail.

At Sherry Chrysler we offer comprehensive scheduled maintenance services, in addition to repair services to address your more immediate concerns.

DIY Maintenance Tips

There are a few things you can do at home that will help keep your Jeep in top condition. Here’s how:

• Regularly inspect your rims and body for signs of rust or paint damage. Repair as soon as possible.
• Get your vehicle cleaned regularly to avoid rust and corrosion
• Regularly check tire pressure to properly support your suspension.
• Pay attention to vehicle pull and sway. Get regular alignments.

These simple tips can improve the life of your vehicle and also improve your driving experience in general.

Benefits of Regular Maintenance

Here are some of the core benefits of regular Jeep Maintenance:

• Improved fuel efficiency
• Better safety
• Longer lifespan
• Better all-weather performance
• Fewer major repairs

Seems worth it, right?

Conclusion

Regular Jeep maintenance goes a long way to protecting you, your Jeep and anyone else in the vehicle with you. It also extends the life of your Jeep, helps keep you running longer, and can even improve your fuel efficiency.

Time for a check up? Call Sherry Chrysler’s Jeep Service Center at 937-778-0830, or come visit us at 8645 North County Road 25A, Piqua, Ohio, 45356.