Fall Jeep® Service Checklist: Prepping for Winter Driving

Whether you’re enjoying the highway commute or off-roading around the dunes at Silver Lake State Park, service issues always crop up at the worst of times. Keep your adventure going with quick Jeep® service stops with our expert team. We’ll get you back out on the road quickly at Graff Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM. Expert Service Our service technicians are as passionate about the Jeep lineup as you are, and they’re factory certified. We only use Mopar® original equipment manufacturer parts, so they fit just as well as when they rolled off the lot. If you want to take your journey even further, talk to our team about Mopar performance parts to ramp up your capability! Fits with Your Schedule We know car service can get in the way of your daily drive, so we make it easy to keep your schedule moving. Our early bird hours start at 7:30 AM, so you can drop your car off on the way to work, use our free WiFi® to stay connected, or even take advantage of our rental vehicles for longer-term stops. With our Price Match Guarantee, you can trust that you’re getting the best deal on your tune up. Making Service Even Easier If you want to make it even simpler to catch up with your scheduled maintenance, talk to our team about our Extended Service Contracts. These plans work like insurance for your car’s service needs, so you can offset an expensive breakdown by paying a monthly fee and a small deductible. It’s the perfect way to keep your Jeep SUV moving after the original warranty expires, so you can see how many miles of adventure you can enjoy. Get Jeep Service in Rockford, MI Don’t let maintenance issues get in the way of your summer adventure. Get your vehicle serviced at our Jeep dealership in Rockford, MI and get back on the road. Our team is ready to work with you to for years down the road to keep you’re vehicle in peak condition.

The attractive rumble and roar of your muscle car's engine must be kept strong with diligent routine maintenance. Every aspect of your Dodge requires attentive servicing to preserve the fantastic performance that provides such unbeatable driving pleasure. Here's an overview of optimal Dodge performance maintenance, which you can follow to keep your powerhouse of a car in tip-top condition for longer. Keep the Engine Well Lubricated Your car's formidable engine requires consistently fresh motor oil of the exact type and quality stipulated in your owner's manual. Without the lubrication motor oil provides, friction will rapidly rise, potentially causing permanent damage. As all motor oil wears down and thickens over time, you'll need to change it routinely; once every six months is a suitable interval for most drivers, although you should consult a trusted technician on this. Maintain the Engine's Cooling System Overheating is a constant danger to any engine. Dodge vehicles have extremely reliable cooling systems to combat this threat. However, the coolant requires regular checks and top-ups and must be flushed once every two years or so. It's also wise to have your car's radiator and entire cooling system periodically examined. Ensure All Vehicle Fluids Stay Fresh The transmission, brakes, power steering, windshield wipers, and differentials are all kept healthy by their respective fluids. Find out the optimal servicing schedule for each of these fluids and ensure they're always in great condition and at a suitable level. Keep the Brakes As Responsive as the Engine Your muscle car's brakes are as firm as the engine is powerful and routine servicing will keep things that way. It's advisable to have your brakes professionally inspected twice a year. When a brake pad or rotor starts to wear out, it should be replaced immediately. Inspect, Rotate, and Change the Tires When it comes to vehicle safety, your tires are truly where the rubber hits the road. Check the air pressure inside each tire once or twice a month, and also look for signs of damage. On top of this, car tires should be rotated every six months to avoid uneven tire wear. And once the treads of a tire wear too thin, have new tires installed. Ask Our Technicians for Guidance on Dodge Performance Maintenance When it comes to car maintenance, nothing beats asking the pros. Our courteous, experienced technicians can guide you through each ​essential service and set up a convenient ​maintenance schedule that ​fits into your busy ​daily life. Schedule a service appointment at Graff Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Rockford to have your muscle car fully serviced by qualified professionals. We're a full-service dealership that takes good care of drivers all over the Rockford, Grand Rapids, and Cedar Springs. Image via