Getting the oil changed in your car is the best way to promote healthy, clean, and powerful engine performance. By feeding your engine with fresh motor oil every 5,000 to 10,000 miles, you simultaneously provide proper lubrication and efficient power as you drive through Pocatello, ID. If you're in the market for an oil change, please call the service experts at Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep of Pocatello to schedule an appointment today!
As you spring into action this season, the auto experts at Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Pocatello encourage you to prepare your vehicle for the roads ahead. With the changing of the seasons upon us, it’s important to ensure your vehicle is well prepared and equipped to take on the varying road conditions. To help you get started, our service professionals have compiled a list of our top five spring service preventative maintenance tips, including:
Your car means a lot to you. That goes without saying. However, it can also be a real pain to maintain. If you ever find yourself having to choose between maintaining your car and doing something else with your money, then maybe it's worth looking into a Mopar vehicle protection plan.
When you get a vehicle protection plan, your vehicle is covered in a number of new ways. Leased vehicles are covered for normal wear and tear, so if you're leasing something then you can be a little more relaxed when there's food in the car.
As a vehicle owner, it is important that you protect your investment. Therefore, it may be in your best interest to purchase a vehicle protection plan from Mopar. One of the key features of the plan is that it comes with a deductible of $100. The deductible is waived if you need to have a key fob replaced.
This means that you only have to pay $100 to have repairs made to your engine, brakes or other covered components. Depending on the plan that you purchase, you can have coverage for either 800 or 5,000 different parts on your…
Extreme temperatures can affect how well your car's battery functions, and we here at Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Pocatello want to equip you the knowledge that you need to take great care of your car. Both hot weather and cold seasons can negatively affect the longevity of a car battery.
Extreme heat, such as the peak of summer, can alter a car's lead acid battery capacity. The battery can actually have a capacity increase of up to 12 percent, which decreases the lifespan of the battery. In frigid temperatures, a car's lead acid capacity can…
You know which motor oil your car needs, but have you ever wondered what those letter-number combinations are on the bottle? They are motor oil viscosity ratings, and knowing their meaning can help you take better care of your vehicle.
When you see 10W-30 or another combination on a bottle of oil, the number before the W stands for viscosity at low temperatures. The number after the letter is viscosity when the car's engine is hot.
When you are driving around Pocatello, you may not even realize that you are having problems with your muffler or exhaust system. The most obvious symptom of a bad muffler is that your car is making quite a bit more noise. The problem is that your system could be failing without really involving your muffler. You are going to want to get your system checked every now and then to make sure everything is up to par.
For the most part, the system is made in a way that it should last the life of your car without needing to…
Chances are that you have been told your car needs an oil change every 3,000 miles. This is simply no longer true. While oil changes every 3,000 miles used to be standard maintenance for vehicles, changes in technology have made this unnecessary.
