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2011 Dodge Nitro Maintenance Schedule

What is the manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule for a 2011 Dodge Nitro? Find maintenance info for your vehicle.

8,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 8000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

16,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 16000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • INSPECT Air Cleaner Element
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

24,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 24000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

32,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 32000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • ADJUST Parking Brake
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • REPLACE Air Cleaner Element
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Spark Plugs
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

40,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 40000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

48,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 48000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • INSPECT Air Cleaner Element
  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

56,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 56000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

64,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 64000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • ADJUST Parking Brake
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Air Cleaner Element
  • REPLACE Automatic Transmission Filter
  • REPLACE Automatic Transmission Fluid
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Ignition Cables/Wires
  • REPLACE Spark Plugs
  • REPLACE Transfer Case Fluid
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

72,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 72000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

80,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 80000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • FLUSH/REPLACE Engine Coolant
  • INSPECT Air Cleaner Element
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

88,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 88000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

96,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 96000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • ADJUST Parking Brake
  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • REPLACE Air Cleaner Element
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Pcv Valve
  • REPLACE Spark Plugs
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

104,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 104000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • FLUSH/REPLACE Engine Coolant
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Spark Plugs
  • REPLACE Timing Belt
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

112,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 112000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • INSPECT Air Cleaner Element
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

120,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 120000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • REPLACE Accessory Drive Belt
  • REPLACE Automatic Transmission Filter
  • REPLACE Automatic Transmission Fluid
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

128,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 128000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • ADJUST Parking Brake
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Air Cleaner Element
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Ignition Cables/Wires
  • REPLACE Spark Plugs
  • REPLACE Transfer Case Fluid
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

136,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 136000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

144,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 144000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • INSPECT Air Cleaner Element
  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

152,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 152000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

8,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 8000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

16,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 16000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • INSPECT Air Cleaner Element
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter

24,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 24000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

32,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 32000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • ADJUST Parking Brake
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • REPLACE Air Cleaner Element
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Spark Plugs
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

40,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 40000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

48,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 48000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires
  • INSPECT Air Cleaner Element
  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter

56,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 56000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

64,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 64000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • ADJUST Parking Brake
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Air Cleaner Element
  • REPLACE Automatic Transmission Filter
  • REPLACE Automatic Transmission Fluid
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Ignition Cables/Wires
  • REPLACE Spark Plugs
  • REPLACE Transfer Case Fluid
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

72,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 72000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

80,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 80000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • FLUSH/REPLACE Engine Coolant
  • INSPECT Air Cleaner Element
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

88,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 88000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

96,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 96000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • ADJUST Parking Brake
  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • REPLACE Air Cleaner Element
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Pcv Valve
  • REPLACE Spark Plugs
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

104,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 104000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • FLUSH/REPLACE Engine Coolant
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Spark Plugs
  • REPLACE Timing Belt
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

112,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 112000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • INSPECT Air Cleaner Element
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

120,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 120000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • REPLACE Accessory Drive Belt
  • REPLACE Automatic Transmission Filter
  • REPLACE Automatic Transmission Fluid
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

128,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 128000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • ADJUST Parking Brake
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Air Cleaner Element
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Ignition Cables/Wires
  • REPLACE Spark Plugs
  • REPLACE Transfer Case Fluid
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

136,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 136000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

144,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 144000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • INSPECT Air Cleaner Element
  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

152,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 152000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

8,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 8000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

16,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 16000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • INSPECT Air Cleaner Element
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

24,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 24000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

32,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 32000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • ADJUST Parking Brake
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • REPLACE Air Cleaner Element
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Spark Plugs
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

40,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 40000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

48,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 48000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • INSPECT Air Cleaner Element
  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

56,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 56000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

64,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 64000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Air Cleaner Element
  • REPLACE Automatic Transmission Filter
  • REPLACE Automatic Transmission Fluid
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Ignition Cables/Wires
  • REPLACE Spark Plugs
  • REPLACE Transfer Case Fluid
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires
  • ADJUST Parking Brake

72,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 72000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

80,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 80000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • FLUSH/REPLACE Engine Coolant
  • INSPECT Air Cleaner Element
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

88,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 88000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

96,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 96000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • ADJUST Parking Brake
  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • REPLACE Air Cleaner Element
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Pcv Valve
  • REPLACE Spark Plugs
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

104,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 104000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • FLUSH/REPLACE Engine Coolant
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Spark Plugs
  • REPLACE Timing Belt
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

112,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 112000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • INSPECT Air Cleaner Element
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

120,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 120000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • REPLACE Accessory Drive Belt
  • REPLACE Automatic Transmission Filter
  • REPLACE Automatic Transmission Fluid
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

128,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 128000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • ADJUST Parking Brake
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Air Cleaner Element
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Ignition Cables/Wires
  • REPLACE Spark Plugs
  • REPLACE Transfer Case Fluid
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

136,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 136000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

144,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 144000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • INSPECT Air Cleaner Element
  • INSPECT Axle Fluid
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Linings
  • INSPECT Cv Joints
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Suspension System
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

152,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 152000 miles for your 2011 Dodge Nitro Detonator

  • INSPECT Brake Hoses & Lines
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Oil Life System
  • ROTATE Tires

2011 Dodge Nitro Maintenance Schedule

How often should I service my 2011 Dodge Nitro?

What to Know About 2011 Dodge Nitro Scheduled Maintenance

Take care of your Dodge Nitro and it'll take care of you. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, your Nitro has a good chance of hitting 200,000 miles or more. So, you want to care for your car, but you’re not sure when to get certain services. There's no need to guess when it's time to get Nitro maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. Rely on the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been created just for your 2011 Dodge Nitro!

This recommended maintenance schedule is written by the auto manufacturer, Dodge themselves. Scheduled maintenance services can vary depending on driving conditions, climate, and other factors; however, recommended maintenance usually includes services like oil changes, tire rotations, brake pad replacement, filter changes, and fluid checks and exchanges. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your Nitro perform better, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 2011 Dodge Nitro problems in the future.

Overview of Essential Dodge Nitro Maintenance Needs

Bring your 2011 Dodge Nitro to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services and a skilled technician will start the appointment with a Courtesy Check. The Courtesy Check helps us see what we’re working with under the hood, and allows us to alert you to any potential problems before they worsen. Every Courtesy Check will include a visual inspection of your Nitro. We’ll check your head and tail lights, fluid levels, filters, tires (and their alignment!), and windshield wiper blades. We’ll also perform a free battery check to determine your battery’s charge level.

Could your 2011 Dodge Nitro be ready for a new battery? If your current battery is more than three years old, it may be time for a replacement (batteries typically last somewhere between three and five years). Yours may need to be replaced sooner depending on your driving habits and climate. Taking short trips or exposing your car to extreme temperatures (like in the dead of winter or heat of summer) could reduce the life expectancy of your Dodge Nitro battery. It can be tempting to try and get as much life out of your battery as possible, but it’s smart to check it regularly and replace it before it gets too weak. Otherwise, your battery could die unexpectedly, leaving you and your Nitro stranded. Your Dodge Nitro won’t even be able to start with a weak battery, much less get you where you need to go.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 2011 Dodge Nitro running newer, longer. To learn how often Dodge recommends you have the oil changed in your 2011 Nitro, check out the information table at the beginning of this page. Remember, things like average outside temperature or frequency of trips could increase or decrease this interval for your specific vehicle. Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to know when to change your oil. We'll also help you understand what type of oil to use for your 2011 Dodge Nitro.

Routine upkeep for your Dodge Nitro suspension and steering system can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. Don’t let a misalignment or pulling steering wheel put you in danger. Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, perform Dodge Nitro suspension and steering services. These might include wheel alignment, power steering fluid flushes and replenishments, ball joint lubrication, wheel bearing replacement, and strut replacement. Components within your Dodge Nitro's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you skip recommended Dodge Nitro services, you might find yourself with a hot mess on your hands – quite literally. A damaged A/C system is never fun, and an overheated engine can cause significant issues (like a total car breakdown!). Our technicians have you covered there, too, with the tools and expertise to care for your entire Dodge Nitro cooling, heating, and climate control system. Is your Dodge Nitro radiator in need of replacement? We got it. Got a funny smell coming from your A/C? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for 2011 Dodge Nitro maintenance and repairs.

Don’t wait until something goes wrong with your car. Visit your nearest location for proactive maintenance today.

Want to know the secrets to maintaining your 2011 Dodge Nitro? Read on for answers to common maintenance questions!

Take an active role in maintaining your 2011 Dodge Nitro. Get answers to common Dodge Nitro maintenance questions and learn more about caring for your vehicle.

  • When should I have Dodge Nitro alignment checked? Check your car for pothole damage! If you’ve recently hit a pothole (or even if you don’t remember hitting one… they can be sneaky!) check your tire treads, tire sidewalls, and wheels for damage. Potholes can also knock your car out of alignment, so have your alignment checked if you suspect you’ve driven over a rough patch of road lately.
  • When should I use high mileage oil in my Dodge Nitro? Got 75,000+ miles on the odometer? Consider high mileage motor oil. High mileage oil is formulated to address the specific problems encountered by high mileage vehicles, or those with more than 75,000 miles. It can help reduce oil consumption, smoke, and emissions from older Dodge Nitro engines.
  •  Why are my Dodge dashboard lights on? Because there might be a problem under the hood. Those warning lights are there for a reason! As soon as you notice that one’s illuminated, take your Dodge Nitro to Firestone Complete Auto Care so you can address any small problems long before they worsen.