Importance of Regular Maintenance for Your CDJR Vehicle’s Longevity

The key to keeping your vehicle in great shape and spending many happy years in its driver’s seat is regular servicing and maintenance. As your CDJR dealer, we want to tell you about some examples of the types of CDJR maintenance we provide.

Examples of CDJR Maintenance Available at Your CDJR Dealer

Coolant Replacement

Coolant is a mixture of water and antifreeze and is used to control your engine temperature. Combustion and the movement of countless engine components generate heat, and excessive heat retention can quickly damage vital engine components like seals and gaskets. Coolant is pumped through the engine and absorbs heat as it moves. The heat is then transported to the radiator for removal by heat exchange.

Like all other vehicle fluids, coolant becomes less effective as it ages. It moves more slowly, reducing its ability to remove heat. In addition, older coolant becomes corrosive and can damage your engine. If your engine temperature rises for no obvious reason, your coolant may need replacement. Our technicians will test the coolant and drain and replace it if needed.

Tire Pressure Checks

Maintaining the correct tire pressure allows your tires to work more effectively to provide the necessary traction when driving and decrease stopping distance when you hit the brakes. Tire pressure changes naturally, as it increases or decreases by 1 to 2 PSI per month as the tire’s internal pressure tries to equalize with the external pressure.

Over or underinflated tires suffer more wear damage than correctly pressurized tires, and this means they will need replacement sooner than otherwise necessary. They are also more prone to leaks or blowouts. We can easily check your tire pressure and correct it if necessary. Our technicians will also examine the tires for wear damage and advise you if they need replacement.

Battery Testing

The battery is one of the most essential components in your vehicle, as it supplies the initial electrical charge that powers the crank that starts your engine. Despite its importance, the battery is also one of the shortest-lived components, as it has an average life of only three to five years before it needs replacement.

A battery gradually loses power naturally as the chemicals inside it that enable it to store and supply power break down. We advise a battery test when your battery is three years old, roughly the midpoint of its life. We’ll connect your battery to our computerized battery tester, and this machine can determine if your battery is still healthy. If your battery is healthy, we’ll retest it in a year. If it’s failing, we can install a new one to prevent future battery-related issues like starting difficulties.

If you’d like to know more about our services or to book a service, contact us today at Murray CDJR of Starke in Starke, FL.

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