Ram 1500 Maintenance New Mexico

As you may already know, the most important routine maintenance service for any vehicle is an oil change. Engine oil is the lifeblood of your truck, lubricating the engine’s moving parts to ensure smooth operation every time you hit the road. Another benefit of regular oil changes is better fuel economy. When old, dirty oil is being circulated through the engine, it doesn’t provide proper lubrication, which, in turn, forces the engine to work harder, decreasing your MPG. Your engine will also last longer with routine oil changes. Oil changes are essentially taking your truck to the fountain of youth repeatedly. It keeps your engine components from grinding and overheating, which can lead to total engine seizure if left untreated. Hot weather, like the kind we experience here in New Mexico, takes a heavy toll on engine oil. Put simply, heat leads to the breaking down of engine oil. Clean oil has better heat dissipation properties, which keeps heat away from the engine components, preventing overheating. Hot weather also puts additional stress on your engine to maintain optimal performance, leading to increased wear and tear. With each oil change, your tires should also be rotated to ensure even wear and extended life. Meanwhile, other routine maintenance items include transmission and differential fluid exchanges, coolant flushes, brake fluid flushes, air filter replacements, brake replacements, and spark plugs. All of these should be replaced following the 30/60/90 rule, which we will detail below.

The 30/60/90 rule of car maintenance refers to the services performed every 30,000 miles. However, the time at which you have these services performed depends on how you use the vehicle. For example, if you frequently use your Ram 1500 for off-roading or towing, these activities cause extra strain on your truck’s engine and drivetrain. Therefore, oil changes, transmission, and differential fluid exchanges should happen more frequently than in a truck that is used for everyday driving. Similarly, someone who spends most of their driving time in stop-and-go traffic will likely have to replace their brakes more frequently than someone who drives mostly on the highway. However, in the most common cases here at Tate Branch Hobbs, the 30/60/90 rule applies to most drivers. Every 30,000 miles, our technicians will inspect all of your truck’s fluids, including the oil, brake, coolant, transmission, differential, and even the wiper fluid. Additionally, both the engine and cabin air filters will be checked as well as the spark plugs, braking, exhaust, steering, and suspension systems. If any of these components show signs of their age, the technician will recommend the replacement.

Hobbs, New Mexico, drivers have turned to Tate Branch Hobbs for all their automotive service needs for years for a wide range of reasons. First and foremost, our technicians are highly trained and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified and havee years of experience and training under their belts to give your truck the best possible care. Plus, their trainings are consistently updated and evolving to stay up to date on the latest technologies, processes, and tools. Another primary benefit of servicing your truck with us is the convenience that we provide, with early bird hours, drop-off service, shuttle service, Saturday service, Mopar Express Lane Oil Changes, and free WiFi in our waiting area. Plus, we can help you customize your Ram 1500 with a personal flare using Genuine Mopar OEM parts and accessories from our parts department. Additionally, we offer tires from today’s top manufacturers like Michelin and Goodyear.

If you’re looking for top-notch automotive maintenance for your Ram 1500 in the Hobbs, New Mexico area, then look no further than Tate Branch Hobbs! Here, your truck will be treated with the utmost care and be well maintained no matter its age, from its first oil change to any high-mileage repairs and everything in between. Schedule your next service appointment with us using the contact form below this page or by calling our service center at 575-552-0970. We look forward to hearing from you soon!