Jeep Gladiator Maintenance Schedule PA

Jeep recommends getting your first maintenance service at around 7,500 miles. There are two primary services for this service. The first is an oil and oil filter change. This is an essential service as long as you own the car and will help protect your engine from costly repairs. Additionally, with each oil change, a tire rotation should be performed. Not only will this extend the life of your tires, but it will maximize traction and improve your fuel economy. Lastly, the battery should be tested and checked for corrosion around the terminals at this service to ensure it provides the correct amount of power and is clean. Jeep recommends having these three services performed every 7,500 miles moving forward. However, if you use your Gladiator for towing or off-roading, it's best practice to get them done more frequently, between 5,000 and 6,000 miles.

At 20,000 miles, your Gladiator is due for its first official service appointment. At this service, the air filters, both engine and cabin, should be checked to ensure they are providing clean air for the engine and you. Additionally, the brake calipers, pads, and rotors should be inspected to ensure you maintain adequate stopping power. Lastly, the CV/Universal joints should be inspected at 20,000 miles and every 10,000 miles moving forward. Lastly, you should have the spark plugs checked at 20,000 miles to ensure that your Gladiator continues running smoothly.

When you reach 40,000 miles, you should repeat all the services at the 20,000-mile appointment. This is also a good time to check the driveline fluids, especially if you use your Gladiator for towing or off-roading. The Gladiator's driveline includes a front differential, transfer case, and rear differential to manage torque distribution for the 4x4 system. Just like your engine, these gearboxes have fluid in them to keep the moving parts from grinding together, fluid that becomes contaminated and broken down over time. Therefore, at 40,000 miles, these fluids should be checked and replaced if necessary. Finally, if the spark plugs have not yet been replaced, 40,000 miles is a good time to replace them.

By now, you're probably an expert at caring for your Jeep Gladiator. However, after 60,000 miles, there are more services to consider. In addition to repeating the 20,000 and 40,000-mile services, the brakes will most likely need replacing if they have not already been done. Additionally, the suspension system, including the shocks, struts, tie rods, etc., should be inspected and replaced if necessary. As your truck nears 100,000 miles, one part, in particular, becomes important but is often overlooked. This is the Positive Crankcase Ventilation, or PCV, valve. Near the crankcase, which stores the engine oil, is a valve that removes waste gases from the crankcase, and instead of emitting them into the atmosphere, they are recycled into the air intake to be mixed with fuel and burned, reducing emissions. Around 100,000 miles, this valve can begin to show signs of its age, so it's important to have it checked and replaced if needed.

Caring for a vehicle is a long-term commitment. However, if you take care of it, it will take care of you. If you're looking to give your Jeep Gladiator the care it deserves in the Philadelphia area, then Reedman-Toll Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Jenkintown is here to help. Our service department employs factory-certified technicians with years of experience and training. Whether you're due for your first oil change or think the spark plugs need replacing, our service technicians have the skills, tools, and know-how to take care of your Gladiator, no matter what it needs. So book your next service appointment with us by calling our service center or using our online scheduler. We hope to see you soon!