For 2008 Compass First generation Jeep recommends to use: W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, P27, H10 12V 42W PY20d, PY27, H4 12V 60, WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, and W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreFront light sources
expand_moreFog lamps
All other modifications
H10 12V 42W PY20d
expand_moreFront direction indicator
All other modifications
PY27
expand_moreHigh beam
All other modifications
H4 12V 60
expand_moreLow beam
All other modifications
H4 12V 60
Parking light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
expand_moreSide direction indicator
All other modifications
WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear light sources
expand_moreBack-up lamp
All other modifications
W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
License plate light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear direction indicator
All other modifications
PY27
expand_moreRear fog lamp
All other modifications
P27
Stop lamp
P27
Tail light
P27
Servicing your Jeep use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Jeep Compass 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 Compass 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 Compass you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.