Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Regular maintenance scheduling is one of the best ways to prolong the life of your vehicle, and doing them yourself can make the savings add up! The 2008
will require high-mileage 5W-20 synthetic motor oil. Although synthetic types of motor oil aren’t necessary for your Jeep, they can improve engine performance and extend the interval between your following oil change.
If you’re looking to save a few bucks on maintenance, consider checking out some other items yourself:
Oil filter change
Tire rotation
Wiper fluid
Tire air pressure
Once you reach 20,000 miles, you may also want to consider checking:
Cabin air filter
Tie rod ends and front suspension inspection
Brake lining inspection
Buying a Jeep and maintaining it doesn’t come cheap, but if there’s one area you can save, it’s car insurance—especially when you shop with
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