A dead battery is not something we think about until it happens to us. With careful preparations, ahead of time, even this inconvenience is easier to manage. Here is what you should know about jumpstarting your vehicle when the need arises.
Here at Lewis Chrysler Dodge Jeep, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with the facts they need to make an informed decision. It's common knowledge that engine oil needs to be changed, but there are several misconceptions about the process.
You may have heard that engine oil should be changed every 3,000 miles. The truth is, every make and model is different.
As a car owner you know how important your car battery is and you have heard that extreme temperatures can shorten the lifespan of the battery, but why is this? Below are some reasons extreme weather can cause your car battery to fail:
Deciding on what you are looking for in a vehicle is a practical way to determine whether a front-wheel-drive (FWD) or a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) vehicle is the right choice for you. Each option offers benefits, and they each have their limitations.
FWD is an economical choice. That’s an important factor to consider if you are planning on putting a large number of miles on it, or you simply want to save money.
Owning a car can be a fun enterprise but one that requires you, the owner, to keep up with certain responsibilities such as checking fluid levels, maintaining and replacing parts, changing the oil and replacing the tires when needed. Replacing a part like a belt can prevent further problems down the road.
At some point in every car owner's life, a flat tire will happen. When it does, what type of spare tire do you have? Is it a compact temporary or a full-size spare?
A compact temporary spare tire is lighter and has less tread than a full-size tire. It is small and fits easily inside a car's trunk.
You have enough issues to worry about during the winter to keep your car in top running condition, right? Most people won't believe it's as simple as keeping your gas tank full. During the extreme cold your fuel line will freeze and your gas takes longer to circulate through the fuel line.
If you notice that a car needs to get to the shoulder of the road, or see that an ambulance or police car is trying to get to a car that has been involved in an accident, you should exercise move over laws to make sure the situation is safe.
If you are considering a full-sized sedan as your next vehicle purchase, maybe you are looking for an option that contains many of the aspects that other sedans have, but take it to the next level. The 2018 Dodge Charger is it! Unlike many of its full-sized sedan competitors, this car offers rear-wheel-drive to propel the performance of the vehicle. You will get a legendary performance if you decide to opt for the Charger SRT Hellcat that sports a Hemi V8 engine and produces 707 Horsepower!...
When purchasing a vehicle, there are many things to consider. One is your budget. Are you looking to get a lot of value as well as amenities and still stay within your desired budget? There are many options within our pre-owned inventory that may be ideal. Something to consider when buying a car is the depreciation that comes along with it. Generally, if you purchase a used vehicle, you can skip the rapid depreciation that occurs rather quickly with a new car...