3 Signs You Need To Visit Your Jeep Dealership for Jeep Maintenance

Regular maintenance protects your Jeep against unnecessary wear and tear, as it ensures components are replaced before they fail. As your Jeep dealership, we want to give you a few signs you may need to visit us for Jeep maintenance.

Rising Engine Temperature

The temperature gauge on your dashboard allows you to see the engine temperature at a glance. An engine generates large amounts of heat due to combustion and the constant movement of countless engine parts. The cooling system keeps this temperature under control by absorbing the heat and transporting it to the radiator for removal via heat exchange.

It’s normal for the temperature to temporarily rise when you accelerate, tow something, or drive uphill. When this happens, the cooling system speeds up in response, and the temperature will drop again. If the temperature remains high and continues to climb, there’s a problem with the cooling system. We’ll repair the cooling system, and the engine temperature will return to normal.

Colored Exhaust Smoke

The exhaust system converts dangerous combustion byproducts into less harmful ones before being forced out through the tailpipe. Normal exhaust smoke is thin and white, and often difficult to see. If your exhaust starts to produce black, blue, or thick white smoke, this means there’s a problem in the engine that needs to be fixed ASAP.

Blue exhaust smoke is caused by oil dripping into the engine cylinders due to a worn or damaged seal. Thick white smoke is produced when coolant enters the exhaust system, which is usually due to a cracked head gasket. Finally, black smoke means most fuel in the fuel-air mixture isn’t burning correctly due to a fuel-rich engine or damaged spark plugs. Our technicians will find and fix the problem.

Screeching Brakes

If you hear high-pitched screeching when you brake, one or more brake pads are worn and need replacement. These pads fit into the brake calipers and are forced against the rotors when you hit the brakes. Each pad has a rough material covering that generates friction against the smooth rotors, and this action stops your vehicle.

The material covering a pad slowly wears down, and once it drops to 1/4″ thickness, it needs to be replaced. You’ll also notice your braking distance increases and braking speed drops as the pads wear out. The pad manufacturers install a metal spike inside the material that scratches against the rotor to warn you it’s time to install new pads. We can install new pads in minutes, and you’ll see an immediate improvement in brake responsiveness.

Book your next Jeep service today. Contact our service department at Fury Motors St Paul CDJR in South Saint Paul, MN.