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• Coolant Temperature Warning - This indicator tells us something is wrong with the engine computer. The check engine light is something that you'll want to bring to us at Dick Poe Chrysler Jeep to have checked out.
• Oil Pressure Alert - When lit, this one triggers a…

The summer season may not officially be over, but the kids are back to school and summer vacation has come to an end. After high summer temperatures and more frequent travel, your vehicle is probably ready for some routine maintenance. We can cover all your service needs here at Dick Poe Chrysler Jeep.

 

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Your fuel efficiency isn't set in stone. There are driving and maintenance techniques that you can use to boost the efficiency of your Chrysler or Jeep brand vehicle in El Paso. Try doing some of the following:

• Your engine has to work harder to overcome wind resistance on the highway the faster you go. Try to slow down a bit to ease your engine's load.
• Your engine is the least efficient when it's cold. If you have multiple errands to run, try to do it all in one trip so your engine stays warmed up.
• A clean…

Some will tell you that getting your oil changed every 3,000 miles is critically important to your vehicle's health. Usually, it's over-zealous maintenance garages hoping to sell you on more services. Then, you remember reading on the internet somewhere that oil changes are highly overrated. You could drive for tens of thousands of miles without a change, and your car will be fine.

So who do you believe?

Chrysler recommends an oil change interval of 8,000 miles for its new models, and you probably don't want to let it go longer than that - especially if…

Old Man Winter is beating hard against the door in many northern climates. Whether you deal with winter driving on a daily commute, or infrequently while traveling for business or home for the holidays, driving on dicey roads can be very stressful.

There are many reasons for Americans to become stressed during the holiday season. Some would say the long lines and crowds everywhere is what sets them off.  Others might say it’s the gift shopping and annoying seasonal music which plays over and over. One thing we can all agree on, though, is how stressful holiday travel can be. This year, rely on your team at Dick Poe Chrysler Jeep to prepare you for the…