Dodge vehicles are renowned for power, speed, precision handling, and bold, aggressive good looks. If you wish to keep every aspect of your car’s performance and appearance in tip-top condition, a sensible maintenance schedule is required. The following are the most important services for any Dodge scheduled maintenance to keep your car powerful, responsive, and king of the road.
Check, Top Up, and Flush Your Coolant
Powerful engines have the potential to generate a great deal of heat. It’s important to combat the threat of overheating by keeping your engine’s cooling system in great shape with regular inspections.
The coolant pumped through the system must always be in good shape to draw heat to the radiator. Regularly check the coolant for signs of internal corrosion and top it up as required. Most drivers need to have their coolant flushed and refreshed every two or three years.
Change Your Motor Oil Twice a Year
Motor oil plays an equally vital role in maintaining engine health. By lubricating the pistons, valves, shafts, rods, and other moving parts, motor oil reduces friction, minimizing wear and helping to control the temperature. It also plays an essential cleaning role. Both functions of the motor oil typically start to fade after 7,500 to 10,000 miles, making biannual oil changes suitable for most drivers.
Rotate Your Tires Twice a Year
Dodge tires keep a firm grip on the road whenever you let the engine rip. Over time, continual strain from steering, braking, and accelerating can cause your tires to wear down unevenly. Unequal weight at the front and rear of the vehicle exacerbates this uneven tire wear.
Routine rotations at your local dealership are the best solution to this problem. Rotations keep your tires wearing down uniformly and usable for longer while also giving the technician a chance to inspect each tire for signs of damage. Good tire care also requires monthly air pressure checks to ensure each tire is at optimal PSI.
Have Your Brakes Inspected Twice a Year
When well-kept, the brakes of your Dodge will allow you to stop on a dime. Proper brake maintenance should involve a professional inspection twice a year along with prompt responses to any sign of worn-out brake fluid, brake pads, rotors, or calipers.
Wash Frequently and Wax Quarterly
Dodge vehicles are designed to turn heads with their gorgeous muscle car aesthetics. Keeping your car’s bodywork in glistening good shape ideally takes regular washes, especially during winter when the roads are salty, plus the protective shield of a high-quality wax, which should be reapplied three or four times a year.
There are several more important maintenance tasks that every diligent Dodge owner should follow. We can help you stay on top of them all with a carefully planned maintenance schedule. Visit Charlevoix Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Charlevoix, MI, today to have experienced technicians inspect, repair, and service your car.
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