How Often Do You Need a Jeep® Oil Change?

Routine maintenance is the best – and the easiest – way to keep your Jeep® vehicle running just as it should, and a Jeep® oil change is one of the most important tasks. But, it needs to be done in a timely manner. This guide offers insight into how often your car should be getting this service.

Should Oil Still be Changed Every 3,000 Miles?

It’s possible that 3,000 miles is ingrained in your mind, as for many years this was always the recommendation for oil changes. This isn’t necessarily the case any longer, however. Jeep vehicles have come a long way, and now the number is typically between 5,000 and 10,000 miles.

But, if you do a lot of off-roading with your Jeep in dry and dusty conditions, you may need to adhere to 3,000 miles because your oil could be getting dirtier faster.

Time is the More Important Factor to Focus On

While you can certainly stick to a mileage schedule with your oil changes, it probably makes more sense to pay attention to the calendar. As oil ages, it gets thick and dirty, and this is true even if you don’t rack up a lot of miles.

When an engine has old oil in it, the moving parts don’t get the lubrication they need. Not only does this hurt its performance by limiting power, this also reduces gas mileage.

If it has been too long since you had your oil changed, just make an appointment now with the service center at Woodhouse Chrysler Jeep Dodge Sioux City. We can also give you any other maintenance your vehicle may be due for.