'With the cold-weather driving season fast approaching, preventative vehicle maintenance is critical,' said
Following are reminders and special offers from Mopar:
1. Maintenance during infrequent vehicle use:
For vehicles used infrequently during this time, customers should refer to vehicle-storage information in their owner's manual. The following recommended practices will help maintain the health of a vehicle during infrequent use/long-term parking:
To help maintain battery life and keep the engine fluids in good operating condition, vehicles should be started at least once a week and idle in Park for 15-20 minutes with all accessories turned off. An even better practice is to drive the vehicle for 15-20 minutes once a week if possible
To help prevent flat spots on tires, drive the vehicle for 15-20 minutes at least once per week. If the vehicle cannot be driven, inflate the tires to 7.5 psi higher than the recommended pressure for longer periods of downtime
To reduce brake-rotor rust, drive the vehicle for 15-20 minutes at least once per week
2. Tires:
Nothing is more important to the life of tire tread than proper inflation. Consistent tire-pressure checks keep tires performing at their best. See recommended pressures indicated on the driver's-side door jam sticker. Inspect tires for uneven wear and tear in order to determine if a tire rotation is needed.
Mopar is offering a 'Buy 3 Tires, Get the 4th for
Buy a set of four new Bridgestone tires and get an additional
Mopar just launched Tire Finder to search dealer tire inventory by vehicle, tire size or Vehicle Identification Number. This feature includes all makes and models and offers a comparison tool to view tire offerings, details and pricing
3. Oil:
Engine oil is the life blood of a vehicle; changing the oil at recommended intervals extends engine life and helps prevent major repairs during any season.
More than
4. Battery:
The summer heat can damage battery life and cause failure in the winter; fall is an ideal time to check a battery and replace it if necessary.
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5. Brakes:
City traffic, towing and aggressive driving can shorten brake life. To avoid costly repairs, inspect pads, rotors, drums, calipers and other hardware.
6. Wiper Blades:
Visible streaks or squeaky noises are signs that wiper blades need to be replaced. Check for wear and tear, including cracks or splits, in order to guarantee maximum visibility. Mopar wiper blades outperform traditional blades in the rain, snow and icy conditions with less 'chatter.'
7. Vehicle Interior:
Quality floor mats contain everything that is tracked, dropped or spilled inside a vehicle. Durable, easy-to-clean Mopar all-weather floor mats are constructed using proprietary, Original Equipment data not available to the aftermarket and feature deep drain channels and rigid sidewalls to contain slush, snow and other spills.
Mopar Vehicle Protection (MVP) Plans
Regardless of season, there is an MVP plan to fit any ownership experience. Plans include full mechanical coverage with Maximum Care,
In addition, prepaid MVP oil-change plans are available from
Synthetic blend and multipoint inspection -
Full synthetic and multipoint inspection -
Diesel and multipoint inspection -
For information on various MVP plan offerings, visit www.moparvehicleprotection.com
Vehicle Maintenance 101
Visit the official Mopar YouTube channel and click on the 'Tips from the Trade' playlist for informational videos to help owners tell when it's time to visit a
At-home Vehicle Pick-up and Drop-off Service
Mopar offers complementary contactless at-home vehicle pick-up and delivery at participating
Mopar
Mopar (a simple contraction of the words MOtor and PARts) is the service, parts and customer-care brand for
Mopar made its mark in the 1960s during the muscle-car era, with Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing use, and expanded to include technical service and customer support. Today, the Mopar brand's global reach distributes more than 500,000 parts and accessories in more than 150 markets. With more than 50 parts distribution centers and 25 customer-contact centers globally, Mopar integrates service, parts and customer-care operations in order to enhance customer and dealer support worldwide.
Complete information on the Mopar brand is available at www.mopar.com. Mopar is part of the portfolio of brands offered by global automaker
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