Regular preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment is one of the best ways to keep them operating at their optimal peak. This is both for safety as well as to prevent unneeded costly repairs due to the lack of proper care. Owners of Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles have the benefit of using quality Mopar parts. Mopar is actually short for motor parts. It was originally used by Chrysler in the 1920's and the name just stuck. Today they are still providing all the necessary parts and equipment to help you keep your vehicle on the road in mint condition.

It is very important to set up a regular maintenance schedule for your vehicle. The tires and brakes are two of the most important items to keep in top condition. The tire pressure should be checked at least once per month and the tires rotated every 6000 miles. Regularly check for wear. Many people like to use the penny test. Insert a penny in between the treads, if Lincoln's head can be seen it is time for new tires. A good rule of thumb for brakes is to have the mopar parts such as the hoses, fluids and cylinder checked each time you have your oil changed.

The wiper blades are often an item that is overlooked but very important to safety. They should be inspected every six months and replaced with Mopar parts if they start leaving streaks or making noise. Hoses should be checked regularly for any signs of cracking, splitting, sponginess or swelling. Bad hoses can cause engine failure. The belts are equally as important as the hoses and should be checked for the same type of wear. V-belts should be changed every 36,000 miles and the serpentine belt is good up to 50,000 miles.

The battery and spark plugs can both affect the performance of your vehicle. If you try to start your car and the instrument panel dims, the engine is hard to crank, the headlights look dim or all you hear is a clicking noise then that is a serious sign you are in need of a Mopar parts battery. It should always be replaced when it is four years old and checked every 3000 miles. To keep your car running at its peak efficiency the spark plugs need to be changed every 30,000 miles on the older vehicles and 100,000 miles on the newer models. Check your manual for specific time frames for your vehicle as well as other important checks you can perform to keep you vehicle in first class condition.