check engine JEEP PATRIOT 2007 1.G Owner's Guide

Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake/
clutch master cylinder, and manual transaxle and add
as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
²Check the manual transmission fluid level (if
equipped).
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
CAUTION!
Do not check the automatic transaxle fluid. It must be
check by a trained service technician every 15,000
miles and if required only the recommended fluid be
added. Refer to the section ªFluids, Lubricants And
Genuine Partsº for the proper fluid.
394 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000
(Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first.X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XX
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
Replace climate control air filtration filter (if
equipped).X
396 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (30 000) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first.X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXX
Inspect brake linings. X
Replace air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
Replace climate control air filtration filter (if
equipped).X
SCHEDULE ªBº 397
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Miles 33,000 36,000 39, 000 42,000 45,000
(Kilometers) (55 000) (60 000) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first.X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XX
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
Replace climate control air filtration filter (if
equipped).X
398 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first.X X XXX
Change Automatic Transaxle (CVT) Fluid and Filter X
Change Manual Transaxle Fluid. X
Change Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) fluid. X
Change Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid. X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXX
Inspect brake linings. X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, or
102,000 miles (170 000 km) whichever comes first.X
Replace climate control air filtration filter (if
equipped).X
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SCHEDULE ªBº 399
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Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000
(Kilometers) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000) (125 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first.X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XX
Inspect brake linings.X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.X
Replace climate control air filtration filter (if
equipped).X
400 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000
(Kilometers) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first.X X XXX
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.XXX
Inspect brake linings.X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.X
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
Replace climate control air filtration filter (if
equipped).X
SCHEDULE ªBº 401
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3 months
whichever comes first.XXXX
Change Manual Transaxle Fluid. X
Rotate tires. X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage. X X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60
months.X
Replace climate control air filtration filter (if equipped). X
402 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (175 000) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, or at 3
months whichever comes first.X X XXXX
Change Automatic Transaxle (CVT) Fluid and
FilterX
Change Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) fluid. X
Change Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid. X
Rotate tires. X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and cor-
rect stowage.XXX
Inspect brake linings. X
Replace engine air cleaner filter.XX
Replace spark plugs.X
Inspect PCV valve, replace as necessary.**X
Replace the Accessory Drive Belt.X
Flush and replace engine coolant, if not re-
placed at 102,000 miles (170 000 km).X
SCHEDULE ªBº 403
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Schedule ªAº
Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000 ) (50 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X
Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct
stowage.X X XXX
Inspect brake linings. X
Inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary.
Replace engine air cleaner filter.XX
Replace spark plugs.X
Replace climate control air filtration filter (if
equipped).XX
SCHEDULE ªAº 405
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