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If you are in the market for a new subcompact SUV, we invite you to read about the 2018 Jeep Renegade from Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Missoula. The new model comes well-equipped with a wide range of interior features. The new model comes with dynamic styling and an exterior appeal that make it among the top choices when it comes to subcompact SUVs. To learn more about the 2018 Renegade interior features, read further.

The new model includes the latest version of the innovative Uconnect system. 

If you are currently looking for a new compact SUV that has an abundance of capability features to transform your ride, then you will want to see why so many people are talking about the new Jeep Compass for your Missoula, MT adventures.

When you need to go from highway to off-road in a flash, you will come to appreciate the Jeep Compass traction management system. Drivers can switch between one of five driving modes instantly, all of which have been designed to sync with vehicle shifting, pedal response, throttle control, and the transfer case. 

Most car owners understand the importance of regular oil changes. It's just as important to choose the right type of oil for your vehicle. An important factor to consider is oil viscosity.

Viscosity is just another way of describing an oil's thickness and how quickly it moves. Low viscosity oils are ideal for cold environments and high viscosity choices offer the best performance if you live in a warm location. Most motor oils have two numbers. 

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the most awarded and most popular SUVs out there. It has long set the standard for styling, dependability, and capability. For the 2018 model year, the Grand Cherokee also excels in the performance category again as well. Drivers of the all new Grand Cherokee from Jeep will be impressed by such performance features as:

• An available supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 engine that produces up to…

If you are like most pickup truck drivers in the Missoula, MT region, then you demand a certain level of capability out of your vehicle. And if you are looking for your next truck, then look no further than the 2018 RAM 2500. The RAM 2500 has a long list of impressive capability related features with it that include items such as:

• Tow/Haul Mode Select
• Ram Active Air
• Heavy-Duty Hooks 

Four wheel drive vehicles can be of great use in a variety of situations. While some 4X4 vehicles are permanently set to that gear configuration, some models allow for the use of either two or four wheels. These vehicles are often called part-time four-wheel drive trucks because of this flexible gearing setup. Transmission manufacturers design their own transfer cases, but most models fit into certain molds. These include chain powered, gear powered, independent, and married designs.

Chain powered transfer cases use strong metal links to transfer power between engine and axles. 

As a car owner, there are helpful habits you can form that will help you save time and money. Keeping a close eye on the air in your tires is one way to extend their life. Tire pressure is a factor in how your tires wear over time. Too little air pressure will cause a deflated tire to wear more along the sides of its tread. Too much pressure will cause an over-inflated tire to bulge and wear more in the middle of its tread. Checking your tire pressures and adjusting them will ensure they wear evenly.

Synthetic oil? Conventional oil? If you are a new driver or have never thought about it, you might think that you need to be a mechanic to understand the difference. That's not true, though. Some of the basic distinctions are actually quite simple to explain.

Put simply, synthetic oil consists of entirely man-made materials that were produced in a lab. Conventional oil, on the other hand, is made of a blend. Natural oil is the base in what is called conventional oil, but synthetic materials are added to the natural oil. 

If you've been considering a purchase of an All Wheel (AWD) or Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicle, this article will clarify some points for you. Many customers who've never previously considered these drivetrains are taking a new look. The reason being is that Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Missoula is able to provide these vehicles at a much lower price point in our new car inventory.

Due to new technology, the automotive industry is having to become more competitive to win customers. Not only do people demand quality, but they also want it at a fair price. 

Don't underestimate how important it can be to drive your car this winter with the tank full of gas. If you like riding around close to empty, here are a few things you may want to consider before heading out on the Missoula, MT roads this season.

Icy and snow-covered roads are hard enough to navigate, a lighter car just makes it that much more difficult. Filling the tan with gas adds more weight to the back of your car and will enable the tread from the rear tires to bite into those slick conditions and hold the road…