Engine Maintenance Tips

Engine maintenance is an important part of caring for your vehicle. An efficient engine is essential to keep your vehicle performing well and maintaining peak fuel efficiency. When you need quality RAM maintenance, we’ve got you covered at Cook Chrysler Dodge RAM.

Change Your Engine Oil Regularly

Routine oil changes help to protect your engine. As your engine operates, its moving parts rub together, creating a lot of friction and heat. This can cause the parts to warp and your engine to overheat, which can lead to serious damage.

Your engine oil is designed to lubricate these parts and limit the friction. Over time, however, engine oil becomes too thick and dirty to flow freely. This is why you have to routinely flush the oil and replace it.

Replace Your Filter

Your engine oil filter is designed to help limit the particles that get into your oil. Dirty oil is less efficient and can begin to wear down your engine. We recommend getting your filter inspected — and replaced if need be — at each oil change.

When replacing anything in your vehicle, it’s important to use genuine Mopar® parts. This way, you know you are getting a part built with superior quality that will operate reliably.

Watch for Unusual Wear

It’s also important to keep a watchful eye on your engine. You want to look for any loose or corroded parts, and for leaks. Anything that isn’t operating as efficiently as possible can end up leading to serious and costly damage. Plus, when your vehicle is forced to work harder than necessary, you’ll also see a decrease in your gas mileage.

If you notice anything out of the ordinary, we recommend getting it checked at a trusted service center. It’s better to be safe than sorry!

Don’t Ignore the Check Engine Light

While your vehicle’s check engine light may be the result of a minor issue in your vehicle, it could also be triggered by a serious problem. If your light is illuminated, make sure to have it inspected before the damage becomes too severe. We encourage you to visit our RAM service center, where our team can diagnose and address the issue.

Need quality maintenance for your car, truck, or SUV? Visit our RAM dealership near Edgewood, MD today!