2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE oil level

NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for Schedule ªB.º
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you, change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first, and follow the maintenance rec-
ommendations in ªMaintenance Schedule B.º
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace your engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
ªSchedule Bº of the ªMaintenance Schedulesº section of
this manual.
Second is ScheduleªAº. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
ule ªB.º
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.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check 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.
²Check the windshield washer solvent, add as required.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 357
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Once a Month
²Check the 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 the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, 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 brake hoses.
²Check the engine coolant/anti-freeze level, hoses, and
clamps.
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Air Cleaner Filter...................... 316
Break-In Recommendations................ 66
Checking Oil Level..................... 311
Compartment......................... 306
Compartment Identification............... 306
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 324
Cooling............................. 324
Exhaust Gas Caution..................66,281
Fails to Start.......................... 244
Fuel Requirements..................278,352
Oil .............................. 311,352
Oil Change Interval.................... 312
Oil Selection.......................313,352
Overheating.......................... 299
Starting............................. 242
Temperature Gauge..................... 178
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 314
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 314
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 52Entry System, Illuminated.................. 19
Ethanol............................... 279
Event Data Recorder...................... 54
Exhaust Gas Caution................66,281,323
Exhaust System......................... 323
Exterior Finish Care...................... 334
Fabric Care............................ 336
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 316
Engine Fuel.......................... 317
Engine Oil........................... 315
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 315
Finish Care............................ 334
Flashers.............................. 298
Hazard Warning....................... 298
Turn Signal.....................174,349,350
Flipper Glass, Liftgate..................... 33
Flooded Engine Starting................... 244
390 INDEX

Fluid Capacities......................... 352
Fluid Leaks............................. 68
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................... 331
Cooling System....................... 324
Engine Oil........................... 311
Power Steering........................ 320
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 353
Fog Light Service........................ 350
Fog Lights.......................123,181,350
Folding Rear Seat........................ 111
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 298
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 249
Front Heated Seats....................... 107
Fuel................................. 278
Additives............................ 280
Clean Air............................ 279
Ethanol............................. 279
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 282Filter............................... 317
Gasoline............................ 278
Gauge.............................. 181
Hoses.............................. 332
Materials Added....................... 280
Methanol............................ 279
Octane Rating........................ 278
Requirements......................278,352
Tank Capacity........................ 352
Fuel System Caution...................283,284
Fuses................................ 338
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 148
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............282,284,308
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 279
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 278
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 279
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 178
INDEX 391
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