Importance of Regular Maintenance for Your CDJRF’s Longevity

Regular maintenance allows your vehicle to perform better and greatly reduces the necessity for future repairs. As your CDJRF dealer, we have a full range of services available for your vehicle to keep it in great condition. These are a few examples of types of CDJRF maintenance we can perform.

Examples of CDJRF Maintenance Available From Your CDJRF Dealer

Engine Mount Replacement

Your engine contains a vast number of moving parts, and movement causes vibrations that could damage your engine. The engine mounts securely connect your engine to the frame to prevent vibration damage and also protect the engine against vibrations caused by contact with the ground. The mounts are made from toughened rubber and liquid-filled, allowing them to easily dissipate the effects of any movement and cushion the engine.

In time, the rubber mounts lose their flexibility, and cracks can appear. A severely cracked mount can leak, and as the liquid flows out of the mount, you’ll hear strange noises from the engine compartment. The most common sound is a heavy thudding noise produced by the engine moving up and down on the mount. We fix this problem by replacing the damaged mounts, and the noises will disappear.

Brake Pad Replacement

The brake pads fit into the calipers, and the calipers are forced against the rotors when you hit the brakes. Each pad has a friction material covering that generates friction against smooth rotors, and this friction brings your vehicle to a stop. As time passes, the friction material covering the pads wears down, and braking becomes less effective.

Once the material covering on a pad has worn down to 1/4″ thickness, the pad needs replacement. Installing pads is quick and inexpensive and New pads allow your brakes to work more effectively and reduce wear and tear on other vehicle components like axles, tires, and shocks.

Coolant Replacement

Coolant is vital for your engine as it absorbs heat. Combustion and the movement of countless engine parts generate enormous quantities of heat, and this heat must be quickly removed to prevent damage to vulnerable engine components like seals and gaskets. The coolant absorbs engine heat and transports it to the radiator for removal by heat exchange.

Engine coolant needs to be replaced regularly, as older coolant becomes less effective at absorbing heat and becomes corrosive. Corrosive coolant can rapidly damage the cooling system and other engine components. We drain the old coolant and then add new coolant mixed with a cleaning solution to remove all traces of the old coolant. Once this is done, we drain the cleaning solution and add fresh coolant.

If you’d like to know more about our maintenance or to book a service, contact us today at Bergstrom CDJRF of Kaukauna in Kaukauna, WI.

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