Summer Maintenance for your Jeep
Get your maintenance done at Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM
The sun is out, and the temperature is rising, which can only mean it's summertime! Summertime is a great time of year to have some maintenance work done on your Jeep, as the blistering temperatures typically means that you're going to want to do some off-roading, so it's important to make sure your Jeep is up to snuff before you hit the trails. Here at Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, we want to make sure that your Jeep is prepared to hit the trails all summer long. Keep reading down below as we have come up with a few things to have our experts look at as you go about your driving life this summer!
Get your battery checked
As the temperature beings to get hotter, you might start to see problems with your battery as it will need to start working harder. The first thing you're going to want to look at is if your battery is properly mounted, as you don't want to have it vibrating around as you're cruising down the hallway or when you're dealing with rough terrain. The next things you're going to want to look at are the battery terminals to make sure that they are free from corrosion. If they're not, you need to have them cleaned as soon as possible. Finally, if your battery is more than three or four years old, it might be time to have your battery completely replaced.
Check your fluid levels
All of the fluids that run through your Jeep help it run properly by cooling and lubricating all moving parts and different systems. If certain fluid levels start to get low, or if there is a leak, your Jeep's engine will not function properly and will cause it to work harder, which can result in expensive vehicle and engine damage down the line. The fluids you're going to want to have checked include the transmission, power steering, brake, and coolant. So that you are topping off or changing these fluids properly, you should consult your Jeep's owner's manual or book an appointment with our experts here at Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram!
Have the air conditioning checked
While it's important to keep your vehicle cool during the summer, it's important that you and your passengers are kept cool as well. The start of summer is a great time to check your air conditioning system, and if you find any issues, you're going to want to have them fixed by our experts here at Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram!
Check your tire air pressure
The last thing you're going to want to check on is your Jeep's tire pressure. During the summer months, it's likely that your tires will overheat and can even blow out, so you're going to want to make sure that they are in good condition before you head out onto the trails. Take a good, long look at your owner's manual or the information sticker, which should be located on the driver's door jamb to make sure that you properly inflate your tires. You can also check the tread on your tires by performing the "penny test" to make sure your tread is in good condition as well!
Get your Jeep maintenance done here at Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Whether you need your battery checked, tires rotated, or fluids topped off, you can always trust our experts here at Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram to get the job done right! We will go over every inch of your vehicle to ensure it's in working order and ready to hit the trails. You can make an appointment in person by heading down to our dealership or filling out a form here on our website. We can't wait to see you and work on your Jeep here at Charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram!