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How Much Can You Tow?

At first it seems simple to tow a trailer. However, the act of towing is not anywhere near the act of driving a car. You must understand the limitations of your vehicle before you look into towing any load.

First, you need to find out how much you can tow, or whether you can tow anything at all. Many subcompact vehicles are not rated for towing. Look into your owner’s manual to find the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW). The GTW is the total amount of weight you can tow including all the parts of the trailer, what it holds…

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Check Your Headlights to Prevent Accidents

Don’t brave dark roads or stormy weather with dim or dull headlights. Poor visibility is a major contributing factor to vehicle accidents. Have your headlights checked and replaced once a year at Stinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM to prevent faded or burnt out bulbs that risk your safety.

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Save Time by Scheduling Service Online

If you are looking for ways to save time due to your busy life, then our online service scheduler at Stinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM was created with people like you in mind. You can now make an automotive service appointment for your car in far less time than you'd expect.

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No Need to Over-Do It with Your Oil Changes

Many modernizations have been made over the years in the automotive world. This is also true with your car's engine and the oil that goes in it. For years, the rule was to change the oil every 3,000 miles. With today's modern engines and synthetic oil blends, most vehicles can now go 5,000-7,500 miles between oil changes.

This range will obviously depend on the make and model of your vehicle, as well as the manufacturer's recommendations. But increasing the length of time between your oil changes to this range is certainly not out of…

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Keep Your Vehicle on the Road with Regular Tire Rotations

You know that the oil in your car has to be changed every few months, but did you know that the tires on your car should be rotated in that same timing? When you take your car in to have the oil changed, see about having your tires rotated as well.

When you have your tires rotated, you help your vehicle to handle in the way that it should. If one of the tires on your car is wearing out quicker than the rest, that tire could cause you to have trouble getting your car where you want it to…

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Brakes, An Important Part Of The Vehicle

Buying a vehicle provides you with a feeling of security and pride. Everyone loves their car, truck or SUV. The thing that people don't like, is when that vehicle breaks down or has to go into the shop for work. It is human nature to think the worse when it comes to vehicle repairs. However, some people never stop to think that when it comes to something like breaks, it can be an easy and cost effective fix.

Breaks might be the most important part of the vehicle. When we think about all of the things our breaks do…
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Keep it running!

You saved for your new car. Your family helped you decide what would be the best value, the most stylish, and the most practical vehicle, based on use, style and merit. So, you purchased the new vehicle, and now, it is time to check out what it needs in order to keep running like new.

In your schedule book, there are certain things that must be done, or you may inadvertently invalidate your warranty. You need to keep your fluids topped off with the correct fluids, and you need to have them replaced with the correct fluids.

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