[LuckRider]

Well... as I approach 20,000 miles, I am starting to look for the maintenance that is required for this new milestone (I know, an early one if it is really one). I do know how to do a lot of the work, and my dad also knows, I am just gathering info.

I have used the search function already. I used the TJ FAQ on maintenance, and Fluid Capacity.

So here is what I am looking at right now:
Oil Change - I do this every 5,000 miles, and the oil comes out a mix between golden brown and dark brown (still pretty good condition). I used to use Fram filters until I read about what crap they have become, I will most likely get a Mopar filter this time since it is like $1 more.

Tire Rotation/Chalk Test - I have the original treads from the factory, and they have some dry rot starting to form. They need to be replaced, I know that. My dad and I keep telling my mom that.

Air Filter - I bought a Fram air filter for my first oil change at 10,000. The filter looked brand new from the PO, and it was also a Fram, I kept it in there, and checked it last oil change. Still looked almost new. I think I might end up replacing the filter just since I KNOW there is at least 10,000 miles, and recommended replacement is 15,000.
Edit: I checked the air filter the other day, and it still looks brand new.

No for the stuff I am really confused on:
Differentials - When should I change the fluid? When I do actually do it, I may look into a new diff cover because they look better, hold a little more fluid, and a just Awesomely strong. Not sure though depends on $$$.

Transmission - I have no idea on when to do anything with this either. I have the 42RLE. When should I start worrying about it? I know Mopar doesn't have the greatest rep for auto's (our history includes a '91 Lebaron with 105k rebuild, a '90 Ram 250 120k blown tranny but it plowed, '01 Grand Caravan rebuild at 125k).

T-Case - Again, no idea. I though my T-case was having shifting problems going into 4-Lo, but that was me just not shifting right. I don't know when I should look into fluid swao for that.

Plugs and wires - Continuing my ignorance with this one. About when should I look into working over the wires/plugs. Recommended set too.

I will NOT be doing all of this work now. I am just trying to gather info. I still have about 1200 miles before I reach the mark. I want to be able to run my Jeep to the ground 500k from now (before replacing any broken parts with new "Upgrades" )

Any guides, tips/suggested deviations/part suggestions will be taken into consideration. I have the maintenance book that the PO gave me with the Jeep, but I know many suggest slight deviation due to what really works, or is actually needed.

[USAFRecon]

Auto repair maintenance schedules, car repair troubleshooting, online manuals

Look at this link. This is the same charts you have in your owners manual.

[LuckRider]

Originally Posted by USAF01Sahara

Auto repair maintenance schedules, car repair troubleshooting, online manuals

Look at this link. This is the same charts you have in your owners manual.

Wow thanks, that is a pretty good guide. I was mainly looking for things to expect with TJ, like certain things that should be done early. I have the maintenance manual, it came with it. That is actually a good supplement though. It is nice to finally have at least 1 reply.

[USAFRecon]

Well I tried.