Jump Starting 101: How Long Should You Drive to Recharge Your Battery?

After a successful jump start, driving continuously for at least 30 minutes at steady road speeds restores enough electrical charge to allow your vehicle to restart on its own. Today, we are interviewing Josh Lewis, Service Advisor at NewGen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Clinton. With 6 years of automotive service experience, Josh provides practical guidance on vehicle electrical systems, battery care, and roadside safety for local drivers.

Selecting the correct replacement tires requires matching the exact size, load index, and speed rating listed on your driver-side door jamb placard to your driving conditions and load requirements. Standard highway all-season tires deliver maximum fuel efficiency and low road noise for daily pavement driving, whereas all-terrain and mud-terrain tires feature reinforced sidewalls and aggressive tread voids necessary for towing heavy trailers or navigating unpaved trails.

A low car battery can quickly disrupt your day, especially if you are preparing for an early morning commute or heading home after a long afternoon. When you turn the key or press the start button and hear a sluggish, labored crank—or worse, a rapid clicking sound—your vehicle is telling you that its electrical system is struggling. The immediate priority is to preserve whatever remaining charge is left in the cells and avoid leaving yourself stranded.

When and Why You Should Schedule Fuel Injection Service

As a service technician with seven years of experience here at NewGen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Clinton, I’ve seen firsthand how proper fuel injection maintenance can make all the difference in keeping your vehicle running smoothly. The fuel injection system is a critical component that precisely controls how fuel is delivered to your engine. Over time, deposits like carbon and dirt can build up in the injectors, disrupting fuel flow, reducing efficiency, and even causing engine performance issues. 

Essential Steps to Check Your Vehicle’s Oil Level Accurately

Today, we’re sitting down with Steve Wilkinson, a seasoned Service Technician at NewGen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Clinton, to explore one of the most fundamental yet crucial maintenance tasks for your vehicle: checking the oil level. With nearly two decades of hands-on experience, Steve offers practical advice on how drivers in Clinton, Lima Township, and nearby Michigan communities can keep their engines running smoothly by maintaining proper oil levels.

Protecting Your Vehicle’s Suspension from Michigan’s Potholes: Essential Spring Maintenance

Navigating Michigan’s roads in spring often means facing a common challenge: potholes. These road hazards can take a significant toll on your vehicle’s suspension system, which is crucial for maintaining safe handling, ride comfort, and overall drivability. For drivers around Clinton and nearby rural communities