JEEP LIBERTY 2005 KJ / 1.G Owners Manual

Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000)
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at
3 months.XXXXX
Rotate the tires. X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary.X
Replace the spark plugs.X
Inspect and replace the PCV valve, if necessary. X
Replace the ignition cables (2.4L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid‡ X X
Drain and refill the automatic transmission fluid, and replace
main sump filter.†X
SCHEDULE “B” — GASOLINE ENGINES 371
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Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000)
Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. Not required if
belt was previously replaced.X
Drain and refill the transfer case fluid. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze at 120
months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163 000 km).X
Inspection and service should be performed anytime a
malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts.
† Applies only if vehicle is used for frequent trailer
towing, or fleet/commercial service.
This maintenance is recommended by the manufac-
turer to the owner, but it is not required to maintain
emissions warranty.‡Off-highway operation, trailer towing, taxi, limousine,
bus, snow plowing, or other types of commercial service
or prolonged operation with heavy loading, especially in
hot weather, require front and rear axle service indicated
witha‡inSchedule “B”. Perform these services if the
vehicle is usually operated under these conditions.
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Schedule “A” — Gasoline Engines
Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace
if necessary.X
Replace the spark plugs.X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the transfer case fluid.X
SCHEDULE “A” — GASOLINE ENGINES 373
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Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000
(Kilometers) (58 000) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000)
[Months] [36] [42] [48] [54]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
374 SCHEDULE “A” — GASOLINE ENGINES
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Miles 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
(Kilometers) (96 000) (106 000) (115 000) (125 000)
[Months] [60] [66] [72] [78]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if nec-
essary.X
Replace the spark plugs.X
Inspect the ignition cables, and replace if necessary
(2.4L Only).X
Inspect and replace the PCV valve, if necessary. X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the drive belt and replace, if needed. X
Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. Not re-
quired if previously replaced.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze at 60
months, if not done at 102,000 miles (163 000 km).X
Inspect the transfer case fluid. X
SCHEDULE “A” — GASOLINE ENGINES 375
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Miles 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (163 000)
[Months] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if nec-
essary.X
Replace the spark plugs.X
Inspect and replace the PCV valve, if necessary. X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. Not required
if previously replaced.XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze if not
done at 60 months.X
Inspect the transfer case fluid. X
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Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary.X
Replace the spark plugs.X
Inspect and replace the PCV valve, if necessary. X
Inspect the ignition cables, and replace if necessary (2.4L Only).X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. Not required if pre-
viously replaced.XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze if not done at
102,000 miles (163 000 km).X
Replace the timing belt (2.4L Only). X
Drain and refill the transfer case fluid. X
Inspection and service should be performed anytime a
malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts. This maintenance is recommended by the manufac-
turer to the owner, but it is not required to maintain
emissions warranty.
SCHEDULE “A” — GASOLINE ENGINES 377
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES — DIESEL ENGINES
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
requiredservice for your vehicle.
First is ScheduleB. It is for vehicles that are operated
under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert driving.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for Schedule “B.”
Second is Schedule“A”. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
ule “B.”
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent, add as required.
Once a Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, clean and tighten the terminals as
required.
•Check the fluid levels of engine coolant/anti-freeze
deaeration bottle, brake master cylinder, and transmis-
sion, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect brake hoses.
•Check the engine coolant/anti-freeze level, hoses, and
clamps.
•Inspect engine accessory drive belts. Replace as neces-
sary.
•Inspect for the presence of water in the fuel filter/
water separator unit.
Tire Rotation
•Rotate the tires every 6,000 miles (10 000 km).
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Schedule “B” — Diesel Engines
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert driving.
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