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Have you ever wondered why changing your oil was such a big deal? We know that many folks may not understand why it isn't a good idea to let your oil change service slide a little. The truth is that oil changes are imperative to keeping a healthy, functioning engine. When you change the oil in your car, truck, SUV, or minivan, you keep your engine components properly lubricated. The team at Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Corpus Christi can help you with keeping you up to date with your oil change service.

 

The weather is heating up over the area. It is a great reminder that summer is fast approaching. With the arrival of warmer months, there may be the urge to take some long trips to start enjoying the weather. Before you embark on these journeys, it may be a good idea to get your summer service performed by the service center at Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Corpus Christi, in Corpus Christi, TX. When these services are performed, you can have peace of mind knowing that your vehicle is set to meet the challenges of the season.

 

Summer is almost upon us, and that means it is time to schedule some seasonal service for your car, truck, SUV, or minivan. Scheduling this service before the hot months of summer arrive will make sure your vehicle is ready to face all of the challenges ahead. We understand that some budgets are tight, but we want to provide our customers with the savings they need to take care of their vehicle's maintenance needs. The service specials at Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Corpus Christi, in Corpus Christi, TX, are a way that we can help our customers…

Are you too busy to make a service appointment to get your oil change service done? It sounds like you would be a good candidate to take advantage of the Express Lane Service at Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Corpus Christi, in Corpus Christi, TX. One of the great benefits of this service is that you can take care of some basic services at a time that works for you. Since we work on a first-come-first-serve basis, you can stop in without any prior notice.

Taking care of your vehicle is affordable and easy with a Mopar® Vehicle Protection from Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Corpus Christi. You'll find coverage for items like your tires, all the way up to Maximum Care coverage that offers coverage for 5,000 mechanical components on your Chrysler-brand vehicle. 

The conventional advice about vehicle oil changes has always been that you were supposed to do it at every 3,000 miles. However, if you're getting your oil changed this frequently, there's a good chance that you are doing it way too often. Of course, those of us here at Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Corpus Christi knows that it's important to change your oil often, but it can be a waste of time and money to change your oil every 3,000 miles.

When the winter weather arrives, you will wish you had made the switch to winter blades instead of leaving your old blades on the car. These are a few things that you may want to consider before driving this year without winter wiper blades on the car:

The rubber used on the winter blades will not tear easily in the colder weather if they get stuck to the glass with sleet and ice. The winter blades are covered in a rubber protective casing which keeps the precipitation out of the moving parts.

You may or may not be aware, but the dealership where you bought your vehicle from is often the best place to purchase auto parts. When you visit our dealership, we will have OEM parts in stock for you to choose from. These parts are also very reasonably priced considering the quality of the replacements.

Yes, it is time for that annual inspection again. And, wouldn't you know it, they want a thousand dollars for new tires to pass. You have uneven tread wear, and the tires do not meet the mark.

Maybe you've noticed the car producing more feedback or shaking in the steering wheel at highway speeds. Maybe your car hydroplaned during the last thunderstorm. Keeping tread on your tires and avoiding premature failure requires routine tire rotation and inspection. Uneven tire wear can also cause your car to pull to one side, when you take your hands off the steering…

Since cars and trucks are engineered to be safer and more durable than in previous years, many consumers are likely to have fewer problems with their vehicles. However, cars and trucks still need to be maintained in order to continue working at their best. When it comes to maintaining your vehicle, one thing you will need to look at is the check engine light. If the check engine light ever goes on, you will need to get it evaluated right away. The check engine light may go on for a number of reasons. Sometimes it is just a simple issue…