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Do you actually know what's involved in a routine transmission service? if not, then it would be a good idea to learn. It's generally smart to know exactly what's being done to your vehicle when you visit the dealer, so let us tell you in on what happens during this regular service. Your Routine Transmission Service: 3 Different Types 1. Transmission Fluid Exchange All the fluids in your vehicle need topping off and replacing at some point, and this includes your transmission fluid. Transmission fluid ensures the gears in your transmission stay lubricated. However, the fluid eventually breaks down with time, heat, and friction. During this exchange, we drain your old transmission fluid. We then ensure that your drain plug is in good condition before we put it back in place. Once that's done, then we refill your vehicle with the correct type of transmission fluid. We're extra careful to use the correct type of transmission fluid for your vehicle, as using the incorrect transmission fluid can cause issues with your gears. 2. Filter Replacement Your vehicle has a filter that helps keep your transmission fluid clean. It removes debris and dirt from the liquid. However, this filter doesn't last forever, and eventually, it becomes too dirty to function correctly. We remove your transmission pan, then we replace your filter with a new one that's created specifically for your vehicle's make and model. To keep things fresh, we also give you new gasket material. This service also involves a fluid exchange. 3. Complete Service A complete service doesn't just involve replacing your filter and giving your vehicle a fluid exchange. We also inspect your entire transmission system to ensure everything is working as it should be. We take a look at your pan and transmission sump, we get your transmission pan nice and clean, and we replace the material of the pans gasket. With a pan out, we take a peek at your transmission to ensure there are no metal particles or friction damage present in it. If what we find is concerning, then we'll let you know that you need a repair or replacement. We want to make sure that your transmission is working at its best when we're performing a complete service on it, and you generally need this service every 2 to 4 years for manual transmissions or every 4 to 7 years for automatic transmissions. Why Come to the Dealer for Your Service? You should come to the dealer for three key reasons. Visiting us for your regular service will be highly beneficial to you, as: We employ the best factory-trained expert technicians We have lots of technicians employed, so there's always someone free to work on your vehicle ASAP We have amenities, so you can sit back and wait for your service to be completed Is it time for you to get one of the services outlined above? Then come down to Randy Marion Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep in Wilkesboro, NC and we'll be sure to take care of that for you.

The safety of drivers and passengers is extremely important to Chrysler. This is why they decided to make more safety systems standard in their vehicles, including the Pacifica. No matter which new vehicle you have, you can feel confident that it has the technology to keep you safe under any driving conditions. Take a look at some of the appealing safety features available on the latest Chrysler models. 1. Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking The full-speed forward-collision warning system provides the driver with an audio and visual warning if you are about to have a frontal collision, and if needed, it will automatically apply the brakes. The active braking will either keep you from hitting the vehicle in front of you or significantly decrease the impact. The system is also capable of bringing the car to a complete stop. more 2. Adaptive Cruise Control Chrysler's adaptive cruise control system uses sensors to help you keep a set distance from the car in front of you. This system will work when traveling at low speeds, works at highway speeds, and the stop-and-go function allows it to keep working even when you are driving in stop-and-go traffic. It will bring your Chrysler vehicle to stop if the car in front of you stops and get you going again when traffic starts moving. 3. LaneSense Lane Departure Warning With Lane Keep Assist Chrysler's LaneSense Lane Departure Warning system uses sensors to measure your position within the lane boundaries. If it detects any drifting out of the detected lane, it will send the driver an audible alert so they can make the correction. If the driver does not re-center the vehicle, the lane-keep assist feature kicks in and helps keep the vehicle in its lane. 4. Blind Spot Monitoring With Rear Cross Path Detection The blind-spot monitoring system uses a set of sensors to detect vehicles approaching the driver's blind spot, and it will provide an alert to let the driver know to stay in their lane. Rear-cross path detection is an additional warning that senses when vehicles or objects cross the vehicle's path when backing up. 5. Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking The Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking system works with the vehicle's radar system, the forward cameras, and the braking system. It will provide a visual and audible alert if it detects pedestrians in your path and will apply the brakes to prevent you from hitting the pedestrian if you don't do it in time. 6. FrontSense Front Park Assist System The front parking assist system provides visual and audio alerts to the driver to let them know the distance between the front of the vehicle and a detected obstacle when moving forward. If needed, the system applies the brakes and then releases them when it is safe. These are some of the appealing safety features that either come standard or are available with Chrysler vehicles. Each one has the technology to help keep everyone in a Chrysler safe and to help the driver stay focused and alert. Come visit us today at Randy Marion CDJR to see for yourself! We look forward to meeting you soon.