Car Repair and Replacement FAQs

You can find specific maintenance schedules on our OEM website for our featured brands or the Mopar aftermarket parts website. Additionally, we provide more generalized knowledge on when to come in for repairs with our scheduled maintenance packages.

• After the first three months or 3,000 miles driven, you’ll likely just get a general inspection of the tire pressure, as well as getting its various fluids, like oil and brake fluid, topped off.
• At six months or 6,000 miles, you’ll receive a general evaluation of your vehicle, ensuring your vehicle continues to operate in peak form, while also getting your tires rotated.
• At 12 months or 12,000 miles, your vehicle will be more thoroughly examined for brake and tire wear, as well as ensuring that your combustion engine is at factory standards.
• At 30,000 miles, you’ll receive active maintenance for all your vehicle’s vital systems to ensure they work for as long as possible.

Basic vehicle inspections and tire rotations should occur once every 6,000 miles or six months (whichever comes first), while oil changes should happen more frequently at 3,000 miles or three months. Difficult terrain and an increased frequency behind the wheel are likely to shrink those intervals.

The HEMI tick is a catch-all phrase for any ticking sound you may hear in your CDJR model’s engine, with some symptoms including:

• A quick rattle when you first start your engine
• A steady clicking sound as the engine runs
• A loud ticking noise happens when the engine is cold and goes away as it warms up
• A soft ping only when the engine is warm and idling

Some of the more critical reasons you may be hearing a strange sound from your engine could be an exhaust manifold leak or a failure in the camshaft and roller lifter.

You’ll notice decreased ride quality and stability, as well as difficulty adjusting the vehicle’s ride height and strange noises coming from the compressor. This can be from a variety of different causes, such as worn air springs and damage from corrosion, so make sure to take in your vehicle as soon as possible if you notice an issue like this.

Outside of routine maintenance and required signs of needed repair, you need to take your vehicle into a certified dealership like Contemporary Automotive whenever there is a factory recall. This way you can get the repairs your muscle car or SUV requires with no cost to yourself.

There are several things you can do to help prevent the HEMI tick, including:

• Receiving regular oil changes
• Using high-quality oil and filters
• Avoid long idling
• Use only OEM parts
• Check the exhaust manifold regularly
• Upgrade your oil pump

Your brake fluid should be topped off once every 3,000 miles or three months, while brake pads should be replaced every 30,000 to 70,000 miles. You’ll notice your brakes need repair when your vehicle requires more time to slow down or stop, or when you hear a screeching sound from the brake pad being worn down.

It’s generally recommended that CDJR models receive an oil change every three months or after having driven 3,000 miles (whichever comes first).

Depending on the quality of the springs, they can last for 50,000 to 100,000 miles or six to ten years, while compressors require replacement a bit more frequently at 50,000 to 80,000 miles, typically lasting between three to five years.

The average multi-point inspection involves examining your vehicle’s:

• Shock absorbers and struts
• Tires
• Catalytic converter heat shields
• All hoses, belts, and filters
• Visual inspection of the chassis suspension, exhaust, and engine compartment

Each component of a CDJR model is best serviced by using Mopar parts, as they’re the only ones designed specifically for working with your vehicle and are covered under your car’s warranty.

You can order the parts you need from our dealership online by filling out our online request form. You can also take advantage of our rotating service and parts specials to get a better deal on the components you need.

Some of the usual signs of a transmission failure include your vehicle having trouble shifting, slipping gears, and general strange noises.