Dodge cars deliver high horsepower, precision handling, smooth shifting, and powerful braking. As with any automobile, optimizing these performance factors takes diligent routine maintenance. When you schedule Dodge performance maintenance with our experienced technicians, we’ll ensure your Dodge stays in wonderful shape for its maximum possible lifespan. Here are some of the most important upkeep services your muscle car requires.
Dodge Performance Maintenance: Keeping Your Muscle Car Running Strong
Frequent Oil Changes
Without routine oil changes, your engine will rapidly experience trouble. Motor oil keeps the engine’s many moving parts well lubricated and also cleans debris away into the filter. It’s advisable to have your oil changed twice a year, if not more frequently. Many drivers check their oil every month to ensure it’s still usable.
Fluid Checks and Flushes
Every fluid in your car serves an essential function, and no fluid should be allowed to deteriorate, lessen in volume, or leak. It’s wise to regularly check the condition of your coolant, transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, differential fluid, and windshield wiper fluid. Have each fluid flushed in accordance with the recommended intervals in your owner’s manual.
Regular Brake Inspections
Every six months, have your brakes thoroughly inspected by a trusted technician. This involves examining the fluid and fluid lines, brake pads, rotors, and calipers, removing the wheels, and disassembling the brakes to carefully inspect each part for signs of wear and tear.
Tire Rotations and Alignments
Your tires are also key to performance, providing precise control of your speed. Tires need to be rotated at least once a year, a procedure that counteracts uneven tire wear. At the same time, have your wheel alignment checked; misaligned wheels should be quickly set straight to avoid a negative impact on handling.
Air Filter Replacements
The air filter can hinder engine performance if allowed to clog up. Make sure to replace your engine air filter and also your cabin air filter, at least once per year.
Battery Tests and Changes
Many elements of your Dodge depend on reliable electricity from the battery, not least the engine’s spark plugs and starter. Car batteries tend to last from three to five years. Have yours checked and tested once a year, and replaced as soon as it starts to falter.
Belt and Hose Inspections
The many belts and hoses throughout your car include the serpentine belt, timing belt, radiator hoses, fuel hoses, heater hoses, and more. Make sure to have each belt and hose examined at least once a year for cracks or fraying. Visit Ed Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Anderson, IN, today to have your Dodge serviced by qualified professionals. Our local family-run dealership has been providing top-notch cars and maintenance services to the region’s drivers for decades.
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