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Did you know that the thickness of the tread on your tires is related to the tire pressure? Under-inflated tires get extra wear, causing the tread to thin faster than expected. If your tires are over-inflated, they only touch the road on a thin strip across the center of the tire. This reduces control and causes uneven wear.

Uneven treads make it more difficult for you to drive on uneven surfaces and for your tires to grip wet or slippery roads. 

If you drive four-wheel drive vehicles, you know how useful this feature can be. On part-time four-wheel drive cars, a device called a transfer case makes this possible. A transfer case is a torque-transfer device that mounts either close to or on your main transmission housing. When the transfer case is set to off, all of the power from your vehicle's motor goes to either both front or both rear wheels. When the transfer case is in the on position, part of the engine power is diverted to each individual wheel.

 

A modern car engine is a complex and highly-engineered piece of machinery. For most of us, our maintenance knowledge extends to getting the oil changed when necessary. However, there is much more to regular vehicle service than oil, and that includes belts and hoses.

At Jim Falk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram here in Kahului, HI, we can take a look at your vehicle and see if it’s time to make the necessary repairs or replacements. Belts and hoses are the lifelines between most of your vehicle’s complex systems. 

The Move Over, America requires drivers to change lanes, when possible, to allow for police officers, firemen, paramedics, emergency vehicle workers and other first responders a safe working space.

 

The 2018 Ram 1500 Big Horn comes engineered to impress with an available 5.7L HEMI V8 engine that overpowers the competition with ease. The engine provides just the right amount of power when needed with a quiet cabin. It offers the most towing options with a max load of 10,620 LBS, so you can get the job done.

Since one size doesn't fit all, Ram offers different cab sizes including regular, crew and dual which can accommodate up to six passengers. 

It is that time of year again, the winter holiday season is upon us and many people will be visiting friends and family. With so many things on their minds, many people overlook one simple way to keep their automobiles running during the winter season, keeping their gas tank full. While you may be busy here are some reasons to make sure you keep your gas tank full during winter weather:

Have you ever tried to wash dishes without dish soap? Stains and bits of food would be much harder to get off without dish soap. You wouldn't ever skip out on using dish soap when cleaning the dishes, so why skip out on using windshield wiper fluid when cleaning your windshield?

If you have heard that water is a good replacement for windshield wiper fluid, you should do some research. Water is actually not a good replacement. Unlike water, windshield wiper fluid is designed to withstand low temperatures and not freeze. 

Holidays are a great time to enjoy food with your family and friends. When you are invited to a potluck and want to bring your favorite dish, you want to be sure that your food isn't ruined on the trip over. Instead of making a mess in your car this season, consider the following tips from Jim Falk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to keep your car safe.

Use containers that seal tightly. Test the container by filling it up and sealing the lid. Tip it over in the sink and see if it leaks. 

The Chrysler Pacifica is a comfortable minivan that has many loyal fans. People appreciate this vehicle for a variety of reasons. They appreciate its amazing UConnect Theater system as well.

This is a rear seat entertainment system that can be a true joy for passengers of all kinds. It's a state of the art system that's chock-full of all types of exciting and thrilling features and amenities. It comes with a flip-up touch screen that can keep people entertained and happy for hours and hours on end. What can be better than watching movies during car rides? What…

Your trunk-or-treat doesn't have to be overly theatrical. It's entirely up to you. You can build a complete scene around or within your vehicle to utilize your entire vehicle space. You can just use the trunk or hatch which keeps the theme confined to a smaller space.