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One of the reasons for the popularity of the RAM 2500 is its ability to haul a payload of up 3,990 pounds with a gas engine. It achieves this impressive capacity, in part, with advanced suspension technology.

Available for the rear is an auto-level air suspension that lets you push a button to choose from the Normal and Alternate Ride Height to align with a trailer. Adjustments are then automatically made so you maintain a level load. 

Since its inception in WWII, the Jeep ranks as the top vehicle capable of negotiating impossible terrain. The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk continues that reputation despite being a luxury SUV. With a giant engine and an intelligent transmission, the Trailhawk comes with the optional Quad-Lift Air Suspension System.

When you are shopping for a new vehicle, do you think about the type of spare tire that a specific vehicle comes with? There are two basic types of spare tires, and we here at Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Pocatello would like to educate you on these two versions so you know what you are looking at when you are shopping around for a new ride.

A compact, temporary spare tire is a smaller version of a tire and it isn't designed to be driven on for very long. 

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. 

You have likely heard of synthetic oil. It may even be what's recommended for your vehicle. Knowing how it's different than conventional oil is important. It's chemically formulated in a lab and considerably more refined than the crude, natural oil used in the conventional variety. Synthetic oil will also outperform conventional oil in most instances, so you typically won't need oil changes as frequently.

At Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Pocatello, we like to use synthetic oil because of how it protects your engine. We find that engines are often cleaner. 

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…

When you're looking for a pickup truck that is stylish and dependable while also providing great gas mileage, take a look at the RAM 1500 Big Horn pickup truck. While offering plenty of power with a V8 engine, the RAM 1500 also offers a 3.6 Pentastar V6 engine that is more economical while still providing up to 7,400 lbs of towing power.

The RAM 1500 Big Horn pickup is a dependable truck that can get the job done while also offering plenty of comfort and convenience. 

Road salt is used to treat roads in the winter, making them safer to drive on. People throughout Pocatello, ID use road salt on their walkways and driveway to prevent slippery ice from accumulating as well.

The problem with using too much road salt is that it can kill off vegetation and wreck the components beneath your vehicle because it is corrosive. While you may be tempted to try to use kitty litter as an alternative to road salt, it is much less effective. 

If you're needing a new vehicle, we'll show you the fast and easy way to get into a great car with the least amount of effort. Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Pocatello is glad to provide our community with their transportation quickly and, at an affordable price. Using technology, we've stayed ahead of the curve by being able to allow our customers to preview vehicles, and, you can even get a pre-approval for financing.

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.