Monday Automotive Minute with Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Tune in each and every Monday to Country 103.7 for the Monday Automotive Minute with Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Every Monday, William Demars, Service Advisor at Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram will be giving us a snippet of automotive information that may be important for us to know. Each and every week, we will be sure to share that automotive minute here on the Country 103.7 website, so that you can be sure to stay up to date!
August 19: Monday Automotive Minute
Question: “How do I know when my car’s air conditioning refrigerant needs to be recharged?”
Answer: It’s a great misconception that they have to be recharged. They’re a sealed system so if you’re losing refrigerant, it’s because of a leak, it does not go bad. So, if you’re rolling around with your windows up and it feels like they’re down in this Southern heat – come see us and we’ll get you taken care of!
August 26: Monday Automotive Minute
Question: Labor Day is right around the corner and that means a lot of travel. What do people need to be aware of about their cars?
Answer: Well, you want to make sure you’re up to date on your regularly scheduled maintenance, Oil is a big one, as tire pressure in your car, and tire condition in general depend on how many miles you’re putting on and everything else you want to make sure the car is in alignment so you’re not tearing up tires while you’re out on the road. You want to go have a great vacation, you don’t want to have to worry about your car, and that’s what we’re here for.
September 9: Monday Automotive Minute
Question: “How can I get better fuel mileage?”
Answer: Well, there are a few ways. A lot of it has to do with how you drive your vehicle, but a big part is how you maintenance. That comes with oil changes, and regular scheduled maintenance and we also offer a fuel service here that cleans out the injectors and makes sure they are operating properly, keeps the cylinders clean, and cleans out all the built-up carbon that is a by-product of a car running.
September 16: Monday Automotive Minute
Question: “What are the signs that my car battery is dying?”
Answer: There are a couple – you get warning indicators on your dash, a big one is if it’s slow to start or if it cranks real slow then starts it quick, or a vehicle doesn’t actually start up.
Follow-Up Question: What is the difference between a battery that just needs to be recharged and a dead cell that means pretty much the battery is done for?
Answer: Usually we have to put it on a tester that deep cycles the battery, and see if it comes back to a full charge and holds a charge. With a dead cell, it won’t hold a charge, if it just needs to be charged that means maybe you left a light on, or a door got left open and drained the battery a little bit but it’s usually a test we do here.
September 23: Monday Automotive Minute
Question: “What is the difference between a tire rotation and a tire alignment?”
Answer: Well, a tire rotation rotates the tires themselves, gives the front ones a break from being side loaded from turning, and keeps the tread wearing even. An alignment actually aligns the vehicle so it’s going nice and straight down the road and keeps the steering wheel nice and straight so you’re not veering off out of the lane.
Follow-Up Question: How often should I get my tires aligned?
Answer: Usually if you start seeing your steering wheel being crooked, if you hit a major pothole, a curb, stuff like that, or there’s any outside impact damage or interference. Usually every 15,000 miles!
