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Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM & FIAT Tire Pressure
WHAT IS MY CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM OR FIAT CAR'S CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE? Your recommended tire pressure is printed on a sticker in your glove compartment, door jam or fuel filter door. This is the ideal pressure for the tires when used on your specific model vehicle. Note: The pressure on the tire wall is […]
How To Keep Your Engine Cool
Most of us have had the unfortunate experience of having to deal with an overheating vehicle. It is at the top of the list of reasons for automotive breakdowns and can be an unbelievable inconvenience. Thankfully, it is also easily preventable with proper and consistent monitoring. The experts in the North York Chrysler Service Centre want to help you avoid […]
What To Do If Your Engine Overheats
What you can do to prevent your vehicle from overheating? Despite being the number one cause of breakdowns, overheating is easily avoidable. Here is how to avoid getting stuck: Check your coolant every month (more often if you are on a road trip) Check your hoses for unusual cracks or bulges each month keep to […]
New Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM and FIAT Smell
How To Keep Your New Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM or FIAT Car Smell - Greater Toronto "With a little care and elbow grease, you can keep your car looking like new for years to come" -AAA, Making Sense of Car Care You can never fully capture that new-car smell because part of it comes from […]
Proper Tire Maintenance
Proper tire maintenance ensures that you will get maximum life, safety and service from a set of tires. Selecting the proper tire when it's time for replacement ensures that you will get superior handling performance from your vehicle. Maintenance concerns center around tire pressure and steering component alignment. Selection involves interpreting the various numbers and codes on a tire that detail the […]
Reasons To Service Cooling Systems
One of the most common mechanical breakdowns is an overheated car. The Engine Cooling System controls the heat generated by your engine. There are thousands of controlled explosions per minute, when the spark plugs inside the engine ignite the fuel to move the vehicle down the road, there is a tremendous amount of heat generated. […]
Reasons to Replace Your Engine Air Filter
The engine in your car relies on clean air to run properly. Every time you accelerate, your vehicle draws air into the engine, that passes through the Engine Air Filter. This plays a vital role in your vehicle's performance. A clogged filter steals your car of power, power you need every ounce of especially when you're in driving on the […]
Reasons To Replace Your Cabin Air Filter
This is the filter in the incoming air duct of your vehicle's heating and air conditioning system. It cleans the air coming into the passenger area. These filters become dirty and clogged by road debris, dirt and even leaves. When these filters become clogged, the AC and hearing performance will be reduced. Protect the Air inside […]
Reasons you should Rotate Your Tires
It is important to rotate your tires to evenly distribute the wear, prolonging the life of your tires and your ability to maintain even performance from your your tires. The front tires support over half the weight you your vehicle. They are responsible for ALL-Steering and 80% of braking. The Right side of your vehicle is exposed to […]
Differential Service - Greater Toronto
The differential controls the speed of the left and right wheels on your vehicle. It allows them to rotate at different speeds while making turns, as the outer wheel path is longer in distance than the inner wheel. As a result the differential is subject to friction and heat, which over time will break down the additives […]