2.8 CRD 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.8 L 148 HP engine (2002.11–2008.1)
every 40000 km
2.8 CRD 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.8 L 161 HP engine (2004.11–2008.1)
every 40000 km
3.7 4x4 with gasoline V6 3.7 L 201 HP engine (2003.8–2008.1)
every 160000 km
3.7 4x4 with gasoline V6 3.7 L 208 HP engine (2001.9–2008.1)
every 160000 km
Brake fluid change interval
every 24 months
Distributor gearbox oil check interval
every 48000 km / 2 years
expand_moreEngine timing belt change interval
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 145 HP engine (2001.9–2008.1)
every 192000 km / 8 years
2.5 CRD 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 141 HP at 4000 RPM, 340 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2008.1)
every 100000 km
2.8 CRD 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.8 L 148 HP engine (2002.11–2008.1)
every 100000 km
2.8 CRD 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.8 L 161 HP engine (2004.11–2008.1)
every 100000 km
expand_moreEngine coolant change interval
2.5 CRD 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 141 HP at 4000 RPM, 340 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2008.1)
every 160000 km
expand_more2.8 CRD 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.8 L 148 HP engine (2002.11–2008.1)
Green
every 2 years
Orange
every 160000 km / 5 years
expand_more2.8 CRD 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.8 L 161 HP engine (2004.11–2008.1)
Green
every 2 years
Orange
every 160000 km / 5 years
All other modifications
every 5 years
Engine oil and filter change interval
every 12000 km / 6 months
Crankcase ventilation filter inspection interval
first in 96000 km / 4 years, and then every 48000 / 2 years
Front axle differential oil change interval
every 40000 km
Fuel filter change interval
every 20000 km
expand_moreIgnition wire changing interval
2.4 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 145 HP engine (2001.9–2008.1)
every 96000 km / 4 years
Interior filter change interval
every 24000 km
If present
Rear axle differential oil change interval
every 40000 km
Spark plug change interval
every 48000 km / 2 years
expand_moreTransfer case oil change interval
2.5 CRD 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 141 HP at 4000 RPM, 340 N⋅m engine (2001.9–2008.1)
every 40000 km
2.8 CRD 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.8 L 148 HP engine (2002.11–2008.1)
every 40000 km
2.8 CRD 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.8 L 161 HP engine (2004.11–2008.1)
every 40000 km
All other modifications
every 192000 km / 8 years
expand_moreTransmission oil change interval
2.8 CRD 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.8 L 148 HP engine (2002.11–2008.1)
every 120000 km
2.8 CRD 4x4 with diesel straight-4 2.8 L 161 HP engine (2004.11–2008.1)
every 120000 km
All other modifications
every 40000 km
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Jeep Cherokee service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Jeep Cherokee user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Jeep warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Jeep Cherokee service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2008 Jeep Cherokee you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2008 Jeep Cherokee generations
In 2008 Jeep offered 2 generations of the Cherokee. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.