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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Drive Belts — Check Condition and Tension
Belt tension is controlled by means of an autom atic
tensioner. Therefore, no belt tension adjustm ents are
requ ired . However, belt and belt tensioner cond ition
shou ld be insp ected period ically and rep laced if re-
quired . Improp er belt tension can cause belt slippage and
failu re. Low generator belt tension can cause battery
failu re.
Spark Plugs
Spark plugs must fire prop erly to assu re engine perfor-
mance and emission control. New plugs shou ld be in-
stalled at the specified mileage. The entire set shou ld be
rep laced if there is any malfunction due to a faulty spark
plug. Malfu nctioning spark plugs can damage the cata-
lytic converter. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu ine
Parts” in this section for the prop er typ e of spark plug for
use in you r vehicle.
Insp ect belts for evid ence of cuts, cracks, glazing, or
frayed cord s and rep laced if there is ind ication of dam-
age, which could resu lt in belt failu re. Also, check belt
rou ting to make sure there is no interference betw een the
belts and other engine components. See you r authorized
dealer for service.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Refer to the “Maintenance Sched ule” in Section 8 of this
manu al for engine air cleaner filter maintenance inter-
vals.
NOTE: Be sure to follow the “dusty or off-road cond i-
tions” maintenance interval if applicable.
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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