Why OEM Parts Are Crucial for Your CDJR's Performance

Some drivers don't realize how vital tires are to road safety until they have a tire-related mishap. You can avoid any such hazardous experience by noticing the early signs of worn-out tires and quickly replacing them. Your local CDJR dealer can promptly install new tires, restoring your car's traction, handling, braking, and overall performance and safety to optimal levels. more Your Tread Depths Are Diminished Tire treads must have a certain level of depth to displace water and maintain full traction on all road surfaces. Tires typically start with about 10/32 of 11/32 of an inch in tread depth. This gradually diminishes and tires eventually become unsafe once their tread voids near 2/32 of an inch in depth. When your tires are a year or two old, start measuring the tread depths during your monthly air pressure checks. You can use a tread depth gauge for this. Alternatively, a simple penny coin will suffice. Insert the coin into the shallowest part of the treads; if all of Lincoln's head is visible, your treads have reached 2/32 of an inch in depth and those tires need to go. You Sense Reduced Tire Traction Losing traction on the road, even momentarily, is a very disconcerting sensation. Never ignore any such experience. Even if your tires appear in great condition, they shouldn't ever be losing traction; all it sometimes takes is a slight skid at an inopportune moment to cause an accident. Your Tires Are Losing Air Pressure It's unwise to allow your tires to become over or underinflated, which would put you at risk of skids and blowouts. Once a month, use a tire pressure gauge to measure the PSI in each tire. If any of your tires are inexplicably losing pressure, ask a trusted technician to take a look. The tire might have a puncture or some other hidden problem. Your Tires Are Somehow Damaged Most damage to tire rubber weakens the tire perilously. If you find any strange bulges, deep gashes, embedded objects, large cracks, or spreading webs of cracks, consider replacing the tire right away. At the very least, have a damaged tire inspected by a professional. Your Tires Are Getting Too Old Most tires last between four and six years, and you'll rarely find a tire warranty that lasts beyond six years. If you've had your current set of tires for half a decade, it's probably best to have them replaced with newer, firmer, safer tires. One way to extend the lifespan of your tires is with regular rotations, which combats uneven tire wear. Visit Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Ram of Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo, MI, to have your tires rotated and inspected by experienced technicians. If we find any faults in your tires, we'll let you know, and can quickly install a new set.

Regular maintenance is essential for your vehicle. As time passes, parts wear out, fluid degrade, and damage can occur. All these situations can reduce your vehicle's performance and result in further damage. As your CDJR dealer, we want to give you some examples of the types of CDJR maintenance we provide. more Air Filter Replacement Your engine requires large quantities of air for combustion. This air passes through the radiator grille and enters the engine air filter. This filter traps dirt and other debris and allows only clean air to enter your engine. As time passes, the filter will become clogged with dirt, and this restricts your engine's air supply. Efficient combustion requires 14x more air than fuel, and the lack of air will turn your engine fuel-rich. A fuel-rich engine uses more fuel, increases pollution, and increases wear and tear on engine components. You'll hear strange noises from the engine, and your check engine light will illuminate. We can replace your air filter in minutes, and engine performance will return to normal. Alternator Repair The alternator is a mini generator that supplies power to all your vehicle's systems. It's a robust component with few moving parts and will generally work effectively for at least eight years. Despite its durability, individual components like bearings, the stator, or the rectifier can wear out or become damaged. Worn bearings, for example, cause the alternator to slow down, and this reduces the amount of electricity it can supply. A damaged alternator will produce less electricity than it should, and the reduced electricity supply will affect all your vehicle's systems. As the electricity supply drops, random electrical issues will become common, and starting problems can develop. Our technicians will examine your alternator and repair it if possible. If the alternator is failing, we can install a new one for you. Damaged Radiator Hoses The radiator is responsible for controlling your engine temperature. Coolant is pumped through the engine and absorbs heat. The heat is then transported to the radiator, where the heat is removed by heat exchange. Two toughened rubber hoses connect the radiator to the cooling system, and these hoses can withstand the effects of temperatures over 300 F. Despite their strength, the rubber hoses will naturally become less flexible over time. The lack of flexibility can cause cracks to appear. As the hoses flex due to coolant movement, the cracks will deepen and leak. A coolant leak will cause your engine temperature to rise rapidly and potentially overheat. We can replace damaged hoses very quickly and then refill your coolant. Book your next service today. Contact our service department at Ziegler CDR of Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo, MI.

A faulty ignition coil is more than just an annoyance; bad coils can rob your engine of power, reduce fuel efficiency, make it harder to start in the morning, and even cause further damage and costly repairs. With all this in mind, if you notice the following indications of a malfunctioning coil, head to your local CDJR dealer without delay to have it repaired or replaced. more Reduced Acceleration Inside each engine cylinder, the coil is responsible for the powerful voltage that allows the spark plug to ignite the fuel. If one or two coils fail, their corresponding cylinders will no longer be able to generate as much power and your car will accelerate more slowly. Shaking, Sputtering Engine When spark plugs fail to spark properly due to bad coils, your engine will cough and shudder, showing clear signs of struggle. This misfiring will usually become most evident when you're either accelerating or idling. Hard Engine Starts First thing in the morning, when your engine is cold, a strong surge of electricity is required to get it started. With one or more bad coils failing to deliver this voltage, your car may become slow to start or refuse to start at all. Sudden Stalling One of the most disruptive symptoms of a faulty coil is stalling. While slowing down or idling at traffic lights, your engine could suddenly switch off. After stalling, the engine could then hesitate or refuse to restart. Backfiring and Exhaust Smoke Misfiring interferes with the combustion process, allowing fuel to build up inside the combustion chambers instead of burning away. This unburned fuel can then start to leak back into the exhaust system, sometimes igniting as it does so, which causes loud backfiring. The unburned fuel will eventually escape from the tailpipe in the form of black smoke. Plummeting Gas Mileage As a failing coil saps power from the engine, you'll notice your gas mileage decreasing as well. This will increase your monthly gas expenditure. Blinking Check Engine Light As a faulty coil is a serious engine issue, you'll soon see the check engine light come to life on the dashboard. This warning light could be triggered by a number of different problems; it's best to have a trusted technician take a look. Have a Bad Coil Repaired or Replaced at Your CDJR Dealership Faulty coils can sometimes be cleaned or repaired, but more frequently, they need to be replaced. Our skillful technicians can resolve this issue in no time, restoring your car's engine performance to optimal levels once more. Visit Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Ram of Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo, MI, to have your car's ignition system repaired today. We're a locally trusted dealership providing a convenient one-stop shop for all your automotive needs, whatever they may be.