Regularly changing the oil keeps your Chrysler running like a dream. Fresh oil keeps your engine clean, prevents wear, and ensures your vehicle delivers reliable performance for years to come. Your Chrysler dealer understands this better than anyone and is equipped to provide top-notch oil change services tailored to your vehicle’s specific needs.
Why Oil Changes at the Chrysler Dealer Are Crucial
Engine oil serves a multitude of vital functions within your Chrysler’s engine.
Lubricating
Its primary job is to lubricate the numerous moving parts, reducing friction between them and preventing too much heat from building up. Over time, of course, the oil becomes contaminated with dirt, debris, and metal shavings from normal engine wear. This dirty oil becomes less effective as a lubricant, increasing the risk of premature wear and damage to those costly internal components. Fresh, clean oil is necessary to maintain proper lubrication and protection.
Cooling
Oil doesn’t just lubricate, though. It also helps keep your engine cool. As oil circulates, it picks up heat and helps transfer it away from critical engine components. Since dirty oil isn’t as efficient at doing this, your engine can run hotter, accelerating wear and even increasing the risk of serious failures. Fresh oil ensures your engine maintains optimal operating temperature, especially during the demands of summer driving.
Cleaning
Modern synthetic and synthetic-blend motor oils contain specialized additives, too. These additives help deter sludge buildup, neutralize acids, and fight corrosion. As the oil ages, these additives become depleted and lose their protective abilities. Regular changes replenish those protective additives, safeguarding your engine’s internals.
The Chrysler Dealership Advantage
Let’s explore why your Chrysler dealership is the best place to get your oil changed:
Expertise
Your dealership’s service technicians are factory-trained experts who know your Chrysler inside and out. We understand the specific oil viscosity and filter requirements for your model year and engine type, ensuring your engine always gets the best possible protection.
Genuine MOPAR Parts
MOPAR parts are the ones designed and engineered specifically for your Chrysler vehicle. Your dealership won’t use generic “one-size-fits-all” oil and filters. We install genuine MOPAR oil filters specifically designed to trap the right amount of contaminants without restricting oil flow, and you have to get this balance perfect to keep the engine working as it should.
Premium Oils
MOPAR partners with Pennzoil to offer a range of high-quality motor oils. From conventional to premium full-synthetic oil, they use the formulation best suited to your car’s engine and driving style, ensuring you always get long-lasting protection and performance. We have a full range of Pennzoil on hand and will be able to choose just the right one for your vehicle and driving conditions.
Thorough Service
While a quick oil change service center will certainly swap out the oil and filter, our Chrysler dealership goes a step further. We include a complimentary multi-point inspection, for example, and this involves checking critical items from your tire wear and pressures to fluid top-offs, keeping you informed of your vehicle’s overall needs.
Additional Perks
With our MOPAR Express Lane Service, we can offer you quick, efficient service without the need for an appointment. Additional benefits when you get your services done with us include shuttle services, rental options, a comfortable waiting area with Wi-Fi, complimentary coffee, a children’s play area, and even complimentary popcorn! We want to make your oil change experience seamless and pleasant.
The Importance of Following Your Schedule
Your Chrysler’s owner’s manual outlines the recommended interval for getting the oil swapped out, and this interval varies depending on the model year, engine type, and driving conditions. Factors like frequent towing, heavy stop-and-go city driving, or extreme temperatures can warrant more frequent changes. By following the manufacturer’s guidelines and trusting your dealership for regular service, you’re giving your engine its best chance at a long life.
Beyond the Basics
Our commitment to comprehensive vehicle care extends beyond the standard oil change process. Here are just a few other key services:
Tire Rotation
Proper tire rotation is crucial for even wear and maximizing tire lifespan. During a service, our technicians can expertly rotate your tires, which is a process that involves strategically shifting tires to different positions on the vehicle in a pattern that’s based on whether you have front-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or rear-wheel drive. This equalization of tread wear lets you get the most miles out of your investment.
Brake Inspection
Brake health directly affects your safety, so your dealership technician will take a moment to visually inspect your brake pad thickness. This cursory check can alert you to potential early signs of wear, allowing you enough time to plan ahead for replacement and avoid the dangers of worn-out pads.
Air Filter Replacement
Your engine breathes in a constant stream of air, and the air filter works like a pollution mask, trapping dust, pollen, and debris that could otherwise harm your engine. A clogged air filter forces your engine to work harder, potentially impacting your fuel economy and performance. Our service team can inspect and replace your air filter as needed, ensuring your engine breathes freely for optimal operation.
Wiper Blade Check
Visibility is a cornerstone of safe driving, and worn windshield wiper blades can’t keep up with the demands of rain or snow. We can take a look at the condition of your blades and replace them with new ones if needed, improving your visibility and preparedness for those inevitable rainy days.
Additional Services
While your oil change service is the main event, we’ll also top off essential fluids like coolant, power steering fluid, and washer fluid, ensuring all levels are in the optimal range. We may also check and replace exterior light bulbs if needed, keeping you visible and in compliance with road regulations.
Choosing the experts at your Chrysler dealership means you get peace of mind knowing genuine parts and the correct grade of oil are used by technicians who understand your vehicle. Come see us at Auffenberg Chrysler of Herrin in Herrin, IL today to get your oil changed.
