Summer Maintenance Tips: Air Filter

Posted on June 16, 2014 by baysideadmin

The summer maintenance tips continue. Take out the check-list and add air filter to the list because that is what we are covering next.

As the summer season approaches, it is the perfect time for an air filter inspection. Thanks to all that dirt and other gunk in the winter, the air filter can get pretty clogged up. Having a dirty air filter can do damage to your fuel efficiency. According to HowStuffWorks, replacing a clogged-up air filter can have a positive impact on your gas mileage by as much as 10 percent.

Normally the recommendation for changing an air filter is at 12,000 miles. This figure does not take into account the amount of driving or the environment driven in. If you are typically driving through dirty places, such as gravel roads, then you’ll be needing to keep a closer eye on the air filter as it will clog up faster than someone who spends their time on a highway.

Checking an air filter is easy and you will be wanting to look for extreme dirt. Don’t fret if the air filter is slightly dirty, that is fine and normal. It is obvious when the air filter is in dire need of changing. So yet another part to look into before setting out on a summer vacation trip.

If you need help with looking with the air filter or any of the other maintenance tips we’ve mentioned thus far, then contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge’s service center. Be sure to like us on Facebook and to follow us on Twitter to see our monthly deals and service specials.

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Summer Maintenance Tips: Hoses & Belts

Posted on June 9, 2014 by baysideadmin

Last week we covered taking care to look after the oil in your vehicle. This week continues the check-list for summer maintenance by staying inside the hood. Now that the oil is taken care of, let’s see how the belts and hoses are doing.

If I was able to compare the oil to the blood of a body, then the belts and hoses would be the skeleton and muscle system. And the veins…really we should just drop this whole thing, it’s getting too confusing. Anyhoo, hoses in a vehicle are made to get things where they need to go. The specific place we’ll be looking at is the radiator as well as the coolant. These hoses are meant to make sure your car stays cool in the summer heat.

To start with, it’s time to pop open the hood again and do a visual and physical examination of the engine and the hoses. Look for cracks or loose connections. Check if the hose is firm, it should not be soft or easily malleable. The last thing any driver wants is for one of these to spring a leak or come loose during a drive. That can lead to the car overheating and putting you on the side of the road waiting for a pick-up.

Do the same for the belts in the vehicle. Check them over for cracks or any other forms of damage. These are another piece of equipment you do not want failing at the worst possible time.

If you need to get your vehicle’s hoses and belts inspected, then contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge’s service center. Be sure to like us on Facebook and to follow us on Twitter to see our monthly deals and service specials.

Source: HowStuffWorks

Summer Maintenance Tips: Oil Changes

Posted on June 2, 2014 by baysideadmin

Last week we covered a summer maintenance tip of checking to make sure tires are ready for the heat. The next step in the maintenance check-list for the summer is the vehicle’s oil and oil filter.

To use an analogy, the oil in your car is akin to the blood running through your system. It is a necessary thing to keep the vehicle going smoothly. Unlike blood, however, oil needs to be swapped out and changed for cleaner oil.

The majority of owner manuals recommend an oil change every 7,500 miles. For people who change oil for living, like yours truly at the dealership’s service department, we recommend that the oil is changed every 3,000 miles or every three months. The reason for this is due to the driving that happens during summer to be harder on the engine thanks to the extreme heat.

To start the process in checking your oil, let your car run for a little bit. Make sure it is parked on a level surface and then turn off the engine. Crack open that hood and find out where your oil dipstick is. Use that to measure two things, the level of the oil and the appearance of it. For how it looks, the oil should be a brownish yellow and clean on the stick. If you notice any dirt then it is time for an oil change.

Keeping oil changes on schedule and up to date will do a lot to benefit the car’s life-span. Keep track of each time your get an oil change and turn either doing it yourself or bringing it into a service center to get it changed. Another habit to get into is checking the oil right before any major trips, such as a family vacation.

That’s it for this week’s summer maintenance check-list tip. Stay tuned for more!

If you need to get your oil changed, then contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge’s service center. We’ll get you in and out and on the road. Be sure to like us on Facebook and to follow us on Twitter to see our monthly deals and service specials.

Summer Car Maintenance Tips: Tires

Posted on May 28, 2014 by baysideadmin

If the heat is any indication, Summer is upon New York. Time to start getting ready for summer traveling. As traditional as it is, this is the time when most families plan for and travel to their vacation spots using the family vehicle. In order to keep your vehicle working under what is bound to be some hot weather. Here is some advice on how to get your car ready for summer driving.

The first place to start is with the tires. It should go without saying just how important healthy tires are to driving. However, many people underestimate the wear and tear that extreme hot and cold can have. 2013 was both a very hot and very cold year and one bound to have done a number on various tires. A trick to see the amount of tread on the tire is with a penny. Stick the currency into the tread and if Lincoln is suddenly missing a head, that’s a good thing. If not, then it is time to consider getting new tires.

While on the subject of tires, it is vital to regularly check the air pressure in the tires. With the cold weather gone, check your manual or the sidewall of the tire to see where the tire pressure should be for summer heat. Having an under-inflated tire can wear on the sidewalls of the tire. Add heat and pressure to that mix and it can lead to a blown tire, one that can happen at the worst possible time. So avoid putting yourself in that predicament and maintain your tires.
A bonus to having a properly maintained tire at the right air pressure is what it can do for fuel economy. For summer traveling, saving money anywhere is a plus. A properly inflated tire can save up to a gallon of gas per month. Might not seem like much at first, but that can quickly add up.

Stay tuned for more summer vehicle maintenance tips in the coming blogs. If you need more help or would like a professional to look over your vehicle to see if it is ready for summer, contact our service department at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Go online and schedule a time to be seen and we can evaluate your tires to make sure they are road ready. Be sure to like us on Facebook and to follow us on Twitter for more auto tips and special monthly offers.

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Nine-Speed Transmission Production Begins in Chrysler Tipton Plant

Posted on May 17, 2014 by baysideadmin

The CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Sergio Marchionne, is hoping that Tipton County in Indiana will become a global hub for transmission production. In order to achieve this goal, Chrysler’s plant in the county began to produce the new nine-speed transmissions that will be in many of their upcoming vehicles.

The production has already begun and is expected to bring with it some 815 new jobs to the plant. When the plant begins to operate at full capacity it expects to be producing 800,000 finished gearboxes that will then be routed across the globe to be used in numerous upcoming models such as the Jeep Cherokee and the Chrysler 200.

Chrysler has been making large investments leading up to this point. Since 2009, the company has put in more than $1.6 billion dollars into the Indiana plant and have put 2,600 people to work to get ready for this new transmission.

Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge has one of the highest rated service centers in the Bayside area. Visit us online to schedule a time to have your vehicle looked at or contact us at 718-229-8700. Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see our monthly deals and offers.

Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge’s Service Center

Posted on May 7, 2014 by baysideadmin

Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge has one of the highest rated service centers in the Bayside area. Visit us online at www.baysidechryslerjeepdodge.net to schedule a time to have your vehicle looked at or contact us at 718-229-8700.

Mopar Goes Green with Remanufactured Parts

Posted on April 25, 2014 by baysideadmin

This Earth Day was a reminder for all of us to do what we can to help out with the planet that continues to sustain us. Mopar took the day to spread the word about Mopar Remanufactured Parts to its consumers to support world-wide recycling efforts.

Mopar Remanufactured Parts are a chance for a second life for automotive parts. These parts were once destined to wind up in a scrap-yard somewhere but are now being brought back into service as part of the program. By doing this, Mopar is able to make a smaller carbon footprint which in turns leads to cleaner air, earth, and water resources.

To put the impact of Remanufactor Parts in perspective, Mopar released a bullet-ed list of ways the program has positively impacted the environment:
The Mopar Reman Parts program puts to work more than 5,793 tons of material that would have been thrown out
Mopar Reman Parts repurposed 14,173 semi-trailers of material — loads that would have been headed for landfills
Worldwide, raw materials saved by the remanufacturing industry in a year could fill 155,000 railroad cars, forming a train 1,100 miles long

Annual energy savings worldwide from the remanufacturing industry equals the electricity generated by five nuclear power plants — or 10,744,000 barrels of crude oil, which corresponds to a fleet of 233 oil tankers

Kathy Wideman, Head of Mopar Repair and Remanufactured Parts said about the program “Mopar Reman Parts are proud to be green. The Mopar brand is committed to building products that are friendly for the environment, and through the Mopar Reman Parts program, tons of used parts are recycled and fully remanufactured with existing components each year, avoiding much of the energy usage and waste that occurs when manufacturing a completely new part. And in addition to being environmentally friendly, Mopar Reman parts are pocketbook friendly as well, offering quality at an exceptional value, retaining a vehicle’s integrity and saving money.”

The list of parts attached to this program is steadily increasing. Already more than 4,000 parts are available. There is everything from A/C compressors to powertrain products such as cylinder heads and engines. And each part is carefully inspected to ensure it is still tough and reliable while still being priced for affordability.

For more information on the Mopar Remanufactured Parts, contact the service department at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. You can also go online to schedule a time to have your vehicle seen for a check-up. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see our monthly deals and specials.

2014 Chrysler 300 Gets Five-Star Rating From National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Posted on April 20, 2014 by baysideadmin

The 2014 Chrysler 300 has earned a reason to be excited. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rating has been given and the 300 earned top marks. The 2014 Chrysler 300 has earned a five-star overall safety rating.

This five-star rating is for the front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions of the 300. The rating is for the test results for front and side impact tests and rollover crash tests. For the front and side tests, the 300 received five stars and four stars for the rollover crash test.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety had already rated the 2014 Chrysler 300, giving the sedan “good” ratings in all of their tests.

Safety is always a major concern for auto makers and the 2014 Chrysler 300 is no slacker in this department as the tests already have verified. This is thanks to each 300 being equipped with front multistage airbags that deploy with the appropriate force based on the impact. For the protection of everyone in the sedan, the 300 also is equipped with side-curtain airbags as well as a driver inflatable knee blocker. The 300 also achieves a high level of safety by coming with an available all-wheel drive system to help maintain control in nearly all conditions.

For more information on the Chrysler 300 or other Chrysler products, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Visit our website to schedule a date and time to be seen in our service department for an annual vehicle check-up. Be sure as well to like the dealership on Facebook and on Twitter to see our monthly specials and offers.

Custom Mopar Jeep Wrangler to Benefit March of Dimes

Posted on April 20, 2014 by baysideadmin

A custom 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, upgraded with Mopar parts, will be given away to a lucky winner in a special fundraising sweepstakes to benefit the March of Dimes.

The Wrangler was donated by a Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership in suburban Chicago, and proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit an Illinois chapter of the charity. Some of the parts added for the custom upgrade include front and rear off-road bumpers, rock rails, steel body corner guards, interior accents using the March of Dimes’ signature color purple, and much more.

Back in February, the Mopar customized Jeep Wrangler was featured at the Chicago Auto Show, right after the sweepstakes opened to the public. The sweepstakes will officially close at 11:59:59 PM PT on May 1, 2014, so there is still over a week to get an entry in for the sweepstakes. For the full rules of the eBay Giving Works March of Dimes Sweepstakes, click here.

Want to learn more about all the available Mopar parts to customize your vehicle? Contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. You can also download our mobile app to schedule a time to be seen in our quality service department. Be sure to like us on Facebook and to follow us on Twitter and YouTube to see our monthly parts and service specials.

Mopar Limited-Edition Challenger Sells Out in Under a Day

Posted on April 3, 2014 by baysideadmin

The limited-edition of the Mopar 2014 Dodge Challenger has sold out in less than 24 hours after going on sale.

Only 100 vehicles were available for purchase, making the Mopar 2014 Dodge Challenger the rarest limited-production Challenger ever offered by Dodge. The lucky buyers who managed to snatch up one of the Challengers will be receiving a 2014 Dodge Challenger that has already been given a full Mopar upgrade, including a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine as well as a choice of two exterior color options and three Mopar Blue stripe options. A little more than half of the Mopar Challengers ordered came with the Pitch Black paint while the rest chose Bright White.

Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, spoke about the limited-edition Challenger and the winning combination of Mopar and popular Dodge vehicles, stating, “The very high demand for the Mopar ’14 Challenger spotlights the success of our limited-edition Mopar-modified vehicles, and also clearly demonstrates the passion our customers have for personalizing their rides. Whether during or after the ordering process, Mopar is there to help put a personal touch on customers’ rides.”

Buyers who missed their chance at the Mopar 2014 Challenger can still purchase a 2014 Dodge Challenger and upgrade it with Mopar parts and accessories, but those Challengers will not come directly from the factory with the upgrades already in place.

Want to learn more about the HEMI engine and all the available Mopar parts to customize your vehicle? Contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. You can also download our mobile app to schedule a time to be seen in our quality service department. Be sure to like us on Facebook and to follow us on Twitter and YouTube to see our monthly parts and service specials.

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