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Mufflers & Exhausts

The exhaust system in your vehicle is an extremely important system. As your engine is running, there will be gases and noise that are produced. In order to get rid of these gases and noise, your exhaust system will move them away from the vehicle. Otherwise, you would notice these things in your cabin.

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How Do You Know if Your Car's Battery Needs to Be Charged?

Most of the time, your car's battery silently works to provide power to start your vehicle. Sometimes, though, you may notice your car struggling to start. In some cases, this problem is caused by a battery that isn't charged to the proper level. To determine if your battery needs to be charged, though, we at Lithia Chrysler Jeep of Reno recommend further investigation. 

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What are Gaskets and Why are they Important?

Modern cars are usually manufactured with an engine block and a cylinder head located on top. This reason makes the gasket become a very critical seal between the two essential engine parts. The gasket is the seal located between the cylinder head and the engine block.

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Is a 3,000-Mile Oil Change a Waste of Time?

There was a time when it was necessary to change your engine oil every 3,000 miles to keep your automobile running smoothly, but that is no longer the case. Advances in engine and oil technology have improved the life of engine oil and most automobiles now can go from 5,000 to 10,000 miles between oil changes. Here are some reasons not to change your oil every 3,000 miles:

  • Money - Simply put, it is a waste of money. Quick oil change companies want consumers to change their engine oil every 3,000 miles so they can make…
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Check Those Brakes!

When you're driving, your engine moves your vehicle. It's a finely tuned piece of machinery that you expect to work when you want it to, and you take care of it, going in for the required inspections and maintenance.

What about your brakes? Your brakes are an independent system that needs maintenance and inspections as well. Your life depends on your brakes, more so than anything else while driving. When you need to slow down or stop, you fully well expect that your brakes will work properly. We do it so much, we don't even think about…
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Synthetic or Conventional Oil: Which to Choose and Why

Your engine's oil is the vital lubricant that protects so many intricate parts against wear and tear. Regular oil changes are part of vehicle maintenance, and you can choose between conventional oil and synthetic oil. There are distinct differences between the two.
The conventional oil is normally derived from a crude source. It is the cheapest, and it simply does the job, providing vital lubrication. Synthetic oil, however, tends to lubricate and protect better. It is designed in a laboratory environment through a proprietary blend of compounds and additives.
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