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From a V6 Durango designed to haul groceries to a mighty Challenger SRT Super Stock that swallows up dragstrips, there’s a wide span of vehicles available from Dodge, and though each will be used in different ways, one thing is true of all of them: They need the right protection.
Having a Dodge warranty means you won’t be on the hook when parts break prematurely. Fortunately, new Dodges come standard with the following:
Powertrain Warranty
The Dodge powertrain warranty lasts for your car’s first five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. It covers what is arguably the “heart” of any car, that being the engine, transmission, and other driveline parts.
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If you’re a gearhead, you might have dreams of finding an old beater and fixing it up, but project vehicles often end up sitting in the driveway, taking up space instead of wowing fellow car lovers. It’s better to get something that doesn’t require as much TLC to get back on the road, but what do you do with the non-running heap?
Sell It or Junk It?
Before saying goodbye to your project car, you need to evaluate its condition and understand whether it’s in good shape or a lost cause. Figure out why it’s immobile. It could be missing essential parts, and if so, find out how easy they are to find and replace. These are important qualities to ascertain because they will determine whether you should sell or trash the car.
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Fuel injection systems were a dramatic technological leap over carburetors, but they’re not magic. Maintenance and upkeep are important, as fuel injectors will clog over time, and once that happens, performance drops, and fuel economy suffers. That said, you can keep this from happening.
Using Fuel Injector Cleaners
A fuel injector cleaner is an excellent, low-cost step you can take toward making your engine run properly. If you have a serious motor ailment, fuel injector cleaner is not going to be the cure. Still, as a way to reduce carbon buildup and improve a rough idle, many swear by these cleaners.
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It can be rather unnerving to notice that your car isn’t giving you the smooth ride it used to, and it’s even more stressful to discover that your car is actually shaking.
Many factors can cause a car to shake as it's driven, and though some are more simple to diagnose and fix than others, all of them can lead to bigger, more expensive, and ultimately dangerous problems if not fixed promptly.
Therefore, it’s important to take your car to your mechanic regularly, even if it’s just for a routine inspection or tune-up. They will be able to spot any issues, such as the ones outlined below, that can cause car shaking before you end up with a big problem.
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Today, most people drive vehicles with automatic transmissions, though enthusiasts of manual transmissions are still around and often believe that their old manuals are best. You may wonder what made (or makes) them so great, and more importantly, which type of vehicle is really better when all is said and done.
The Evolution from Manual to Automatic
Even though manual and automatic transmissions are both used in cars today, they have each undergone significant changes over the years to improve their functionality.
The Story of Manual Transmission
Manual transmission was the first and only type of transmission available for the earliest cars. Compared to its automatic counterpart, manual transmission is, in fact, the simpler of the two, consisting of a system of gearwheels that interlock. These gearwheels change position according to the driver’s operation of the lever, or “stick.”