Getting an oil change from your RAM dealer is one of the ways to keep your engine running smoothly. Oil usually breaks down and loses its lubricating properties after miles of circulating through your engine. If you don’t change it on time, you risk exposing your engine to premature damage.
How Often Should Your CDJR Vehicle Get an Oil Change?
Modern Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM vehicles take the guesswork out of oil service intervals with their advanced oil life indicator system. This system continuously monitors your driving style to calculate the optimal oil service intervals. The system flashes an alert and an “oil is due” message on the dashboard to let you know it’s time to change your oil.
Factors like stop-and-go traffic, extreme temperatures, and hauling heavy loads can impact oil life. The indicator considers these factors to give you an accurate service interval each time. Even if you don’t get an alert, MOPAR recommends you don’t exceed 10,000 miles between oil services. Check your owner’s manual to learn the specific recommendations for your CDJR model.
Why Should You Adhere to Timely Oil Services?
Keep the Engine Clean
Fresh oil doesn’t just lubricate the many moving components in the engine. It also collects carbon deposits and dirt from the system. As oil passes through the oil filter, the contaminants get trapped by the filter. The clean oil recirculates through the engine to maintain optimal operating efficiency.
Maintain Engine Performance
As oil breaks down, it loses its lubricating properties, which increases friction in the engine. This can cause poor performance and overheating. Changing the oil regularly ensures optimal engine lubrication and enhances overall performance.
Prevent Component Wear
Lack of lubrication causes metal-on-metal contact between moving engine components. As the parts grind against each other, they wear down prematurely, forcing you to replace them frequently. Timely oil services prevent component wear by maintaining optimal lubrication in the engine.
Improve Fuel Economy
If your fuel economy is decreasing, it may be due to degraded oil. Old oil reduces engine performance, which usually leads to poor fuel economy. Changing your oil will restore peak engine efficiency and improve your vehicle’s gas mileage.
Why Should You Schedule an Oil Service at Your RAM Dealer?
We recommend changing your oil at your local dealership. Our factory-trained technicians know the right oil type and quantity for your specific CDJR model. They will properly reset your oil life indicator system to ensure accurate readings for your next service interval. We also use genuine MOPAR oil filters designed for your specific engine to provide maximum protection.
An oil service may seem like a minor maintenance task, but it’s important if you want to maintain your vehicle’s performance. Contact Charbonneau Chrysler Center in Dickinson, MD to schedule an oil service for your CDJR vehicle.
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