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Palmen of Racine Service Center Updates

Check out the new Service Center at Palmen of Racine!

Service Center Upgrades at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Racine

Here at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Racine, we pride ourselves on providing the best possible customer service. In order to do that, we have to make sure our facilities are up-to-date and allow us to serve the most people as efficiently and conveniently as possible. That’s why Palmen of Racine is growing! We have put over $100,000 of renovations and improvements into our service center in order to improve our check-in, delivery and service capabilities. Read the rest of this entry >>

Hot Weather Makes My Car Engine Overheat?

An overheating engine might make you panic and dread the cost of expensive repairs, but often times, hot weather is just a little overwhelming for an engine. It might not be an expensive fix at all! If you are noticing that your engine is overheating as we head into the summer months, here’s what you can do to lower the engine temperature and get yourself home safe and sound.   Read the rest of this entry >>

Why Does My Air Conditioner Smell When I Turn It On?

The weather has begun to heat up, and you’re thinking that you can’t wait to get in the car and turn on the air conditioning. This impressive, modern system is made to cool the air in your cabin and to remove moisture from the air, keeping you comfortable inside. However, what does it mean when you crank up the air conditioning only to breathe in and smell something like a sweaty locker room? Check out the information here about what a smelly vehicle A/C means, and what you can do to fix it.   Read the rest of this entry >>

Adjusting Mirrors to Avoid Blind Spot Collision

Adjusting Your Side Mirrors to Avoid Blind Spots

Despite all the recent changes in automotive safety and convenience technology, there’s quite a few of us on the road whose car doesn’t alert them to cars in the blind spot when making a lane change. We’re here to give you a tip to adjust your side mirrors to basically eliminate your blind spot, and it won’t cost the price of new technology features.   Read the rest of this entry >>

What Part of My Car Is Leaking This Liquid?

Finding a puddle of liquid under your car in the driveway might raise a flag. While not all liquid leaks need immediate fixing, many of them can be an indicator of issues with an important system.  Check out these common leaks and liquids that you might be seeing under your car. If the leaking liquid is appearing under your car most days, it’s a good idea to bring it in to see the experts and have things fixed up.   Read the rest of this entry >>

Worst type of pothole damage

Where to Check Your Car After Hitting a Pothole

So, you just drove over a particularly nasty pothole and you’re unsure whether it may have damaged your vehicle. If that’s the case, you’re not alone. Many of us fall victim to the nasty holes in the road that form during the temperature changes at the end of the winter. However, with these five tips, you can make sure your car is still running its best, or schedule your service appointment before things get out of hand!  Read the rest of this entry >>

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2017 Spring Car Maintenance Checklist

Keeping your vehicle running its best comes down to more than avoiding car accidents. The experts at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Racine are here to help you ensure that your vehicle gets the quality attention and care it needs to run its best for as long as possible. Check out this spring service checklist and be sure to bring your vehicle in, as the weather warms up, to see our service team and get things cleaned up.  Read the rest of this entry >>

Why Do Cars Have Different Oil Change Interval Suggestions

There are lots factors that go into the oil change intervals that are best for any given vehicle. The choice between synthetic and conventional engine oil, the type of driving the vehicle does, and the type of engine all affect how frequently the oil must be changed. Read on to find out why each vehicle may have a different suggested oil change interval, and how you can find out your vehicle’s most effective interval.   Read the rest of this entry >>

How to Fix Pothole in Gravel Driveway

It’s that time of year again. Our dirt and gravel driveways are clearing of snow and ice, but are left with pits and holes that can do some serious damage to your vehicle. Instead of stressing out every day as you pull into the driveway, patch up those potholes and keep your suspension and alignment in good shape. Read on for 3 steps to filling gravel driveway potholes!   Read the rest of this entry >>