expand_more3.0 CRD V6 4x4 with diesel V6 3.0 L 188 HP engine (2011.2–)
Under heavy service conditions
every 30000 km / 18 months
expand_more3.6 VVT 4x4 with gasoline V6 3.6 L 286 HP engine (2010.10–)
Under heavy service conditions
every 48000 km / 4 years
expand_more6.4 SRT8 4x4 with gasoline V8 6.4 L 461 HP engine (2011.3–)
Under heavy service conditions
every 48000 km / 4 years
expand_moreSpark plug change interval
5.7 V8 4x4 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 347 HP engine (2010.11–)
every 48000 km / 2 years
6.4 SRT8 4x4 with gasoline V8 6.4 L 461 HP engine (2011.3–)
every 108000 km / 9 years
All other modifications
every 144000 km / 6 years
expand_moreTransfer case oil change interval
expand_more3.0 CRD V6 4x4 with diesel V6 3.0 L 188 HP engine (2011.2–)
Under heavy service conditions
every 100000 km / 5 years
expand_more3.6 VVT 4x4 with gasoline V6 3.6 L 286 HP engine (2010.10–)
Under heavy service conditions
first in 48000 km / 4 years, and then every 96000 km / 8 years
Otherwise
every 192000 km / 8 years
expand_more6.4 SRT8 4x4 with gasoline V8 6.4 L 461 HP engine (2011.3–)
Under heavy service conditions
first in 48000 km / 4 years, and then every 96000 km / 8 years
Otherwise
every 96000 km / 8 years
All other modifications
every 192000 km / 8 years
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Jeep Grand 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 2012 Jeep Grand 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 Grand 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 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.