A great starting place for your Ram 1500's maintenance is its basic tuneup, which should happen about every 7,500 miles or 6 months. Again, the exact timing can vary based on your truck's usage, but the good news is, we here at Tri-Star CDJR Blairsville, are standing by to guide you to the best service intervals, based on individual needs. The basic tune-up checklist should include: 
 
1) Oil & filter change
2) Tire rotation
3) Inspect brakes, belts, hoses
4) Check and top off fluids 

 

An oil change is one of the most important routine maintenance tasks for your Ram 1500. Oil is crucial to the function of any vehicle. First off, it helps with engine lubrication. Your engine has fast-moving metal parts, and oil lubricates them to reduce friction and wear. Without clean oil, parts can overheat or seize up. Good oil also helps with heat control.  Dirty oil loses its ability to do this, putting your engine at risk of overheating. The other function good oil provides to your truck is contaminant removal. Over time, oil picks up dirt, carbon, and metal particles. Regular changes help remove these, preventing sludge buildup and clogged passages. Lastly, regular oil change reduces engine resistance, allowing it to run more efficiently. The bottom line is, oil changes are one of the best ways to keep your Ram 1500 running well past 100,000+ miles. 

1) Engine Lubrication
2) Heat Control
3) Contaminant Removal
4) Fuel Efficiency
5) Longevity

 

Knowing when your truck needs new brakes is crucial for safety and performance. There are some signs to look out for that your vehicle needs to be brought in to us here at Tri-Star for a brake check. These include a squeaking or grinding sound, a feeling of vibration or pulsing when hitting the brakes, the brakes feeling 'spongy', or a brake warning light coming on. The frequency of brake repair needed varies highly depending on driving style, terrain, load, and mileage, but in general brake pads need to be replaced every 30,000–60,000 miles. Once in our service shop we will perform any necessary repairs like new brake pads, rotors, or calipers. And, as always you can always count on Tri-Star CDJR Blairsville for quick and quality service, each and ever time. 

1) Squeaking, Squealing or Grinding Noise
2) Vibration or Pulsation when Hitting the Brakes
3) Longer Stopping Distances
4) Brake Warning Light on
5) Truck Pulling to One Side
6) Brake Pedal Feels Soft or Spongy
 

Your Ram 1500's tires are the connection between you, your vehicle, and the road! Having tires that are in good condition is crucial to your truck's maintenance! There are some  basic things to look out for as an indicator that it might be time for new tires. To start out with, you can take a peak at your tires' tread. There is something called the Penny Test. Insert a penny into the tread with Lincoln's head down. If you can see the top of his head, your tread is under 2/32" – it's time to replace. Next, inspect your tires for cracks, bulges or blisters in the sidewalls, as well as uneven wear. When it comes to your Ram 1500 tires, Tri-Star is standing by! We offer tire rotation, balancing, and of course, tire replacement.

1) Tread Check
2) Sidewall Cracks
3) Bulging or blisters
4) Uneven Wear

 

Knowing when you need maintenance on your truck like oil changes, brake repair, or tire service is critical for safety, performance, and fuel economy. The exact service schedule will vary between one Ram 1500 owner to the next. So, that is where our team comes in - we are here to help guide Ram 1500 drivers on what needs to be done, and when! Better yet, we make scheduling your service appointment SO easy, simply fill out our online service appointment form! Whether you live right here in Blairsville, or live a few towns over, Tri-Star is your trusted service center you can count on every time!