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At Kory Hooks CDJR, we want to help you maintain the health and extend the longevity of your car. Something like an oil change is one of the most basic and yet most essential things you can do to ensure your vehicle's engine stays in good shape. When you come in to our Chrysler Dealer MOPAR service center to change your oil, we throw in extra perks to keep both you and your car happy. A Custom CDJR Oil Change We use the right oil for your car, which depends on make, model, and year. Our MOPAR service center is stocked with the highest quality conventional, high mileage, full synthetic, and synthetic blend options. And our expert technicians know just the right oil for your vehicle, even taking things like your daily driving conditions into consideration. more Oil Filter Replacement When you change your car's oil with us, we also replace your oil filter. This aids in halting needless damage to your precious engine due to things like dirt accumulation. Old filters can get clogged with dirt and cause serious issues. We help prevent this. We are also sure to dispose of all old oil filters properly in a way that does not hurt the environment. Chrysler Dealer Free Inspection We throw in a free inspection when you come in to change your oil too. We'll check your headlights, taillights, and brake lights. Plus, we'll take a look at your vehicle's air filters, belts, hoses, skid plates, undercarriage, steering, and cabin filters. Another thing we do is perform a suspension test. All of these measures help you stay in-the-know about your car's health and take preventative action if needed. Additionally, we fill up your car's tires with air to the right pressure to ensure you get the best mileage on the road, and we refill your windshield wiper fluid too. These small components of our deluxe engine oil maintenance package can make a real difference for you on the road. If your tires are starting to wear down, we'll also let you know to help keep you safe on the road. Fluid Level Test We don't forget to check your fluid levels when you come in to change your car's oil either. This includes power steering fluid, brake fluid, coolant, and transmission fluid. Topping them off can give your car a major performance boost and prevent problems down the road. If we detect in fluid leaks, we can also make recommendations about how to address those. Schedule a service appointment to change your vehicle's oil with Kory Hooks CDJR today! Our service technicians are ready to give you and your car much-deserved all-star treatment and help you rest assured on the road!

Transmission problems have an undeserved reputation for being expensive and taking a long time to fix. In the vast majority of cases, our skilled technicians can repair the problem quickly and inexpensively if they start work when the problem first appears. As your Dodge dealer, we'd like you to know some signs you need to visit us for a transmission repair. Signs You Need a Transmission Repair at Your Dodge Dealer Shaking or Shuddering When you have an automatic transmission, the transmission computer controls the shifting of the gears. As you step on the accelerator, the engine produces more power, and the transmission shifts to allow the wheels to move faster. When you decelerate, the transmission once again downshifts. These movements should happen quickly and smoothly. If you feel a slight shaking or shuddering from the transmission as it shifts, it's time to visit our service department right away. Shaking or shuddering are signs that something is wrong in the transmission and needs to be fixed. Very often, this situation is caused by low transmission fluid, and we can quickly solve it by checking for any fluid leaks and then refilling the transmission. If the issue is caused by worn or damaged components, we can fix that too. more Transmission Won't Shift A transmission that suddenly won't shift is a major stress, as your Dodge won't be able to move. The engine will continue to run, but if the transmission isn't working, the energy it produces is wasted. Shifting failure can be caused by a failure of the shifter, the shifter cable, or the transmission valve body. It can also be caused by a transmission fluid leak. Our technicians will need to examine your transmission to find the source of the trouble. Fortunately, there are always signs before the transmission simply refuses to shift. These signs include strange sounds when the gears shift, or odd vibrations from the transmission. If you experience any strange behavior from the transmission, visit us ASAP so we can investigate and fix it.​​​​​​​​ Gear Slipping When your transmission computer shifts gears, the transmission should remain in the new gear until the computer shifts it again. Gear slipping occurs when a gear shifts position without warning or instructions from the computer. If this happens, the transmission will usually shift to the previous gear. Since the shift change occurs unexpectedly, gears and gear teeth can get damaged. Gear slipping can be caused by worn or damaged gear teeth, low hydraulic pressure in the transmission, or an error with the transmission computer. Our technicians will need to investigate. Once we've identified the cause, we can repair it. If you have a transmission problem, visit the experts at Kory Hooks CDJR in Bowie, TX. Your transmission will be working perfectly again in no time.

Your Jeep's radiator works continually to control your engine temperature. Your engine needs to be hot enough to work efficiently but not hot enough to cause damage. In time, your radiator can become damaged, and you'll need to visit your Jeep dealer for a radiator repair. These are a few of the signs that your radiator has a problem. Signs You Need a Radiator Repair at Your Jeep Dealer Damaged Radiator Cap The radiator cap's most important function is to maintain high pressure in the cooling system. High pressure in the system is essential as the coolant must be able to move quickly to absorb and remove heat. Heat generates pressure, and if the pressure inside the system rises too high, the radiator cap temporarily opens to bleed off the excess pressure. The cap is tightly screwed into the top of your radiator, and it has two seals that ensure that it has an airtight fit. Air in the cooling system will reduce the pressure and will create air bubbles that can block the hoses and tubes. Constant heat and pressure can damage the seals over time, and coolant can leak out. We'll examine the radiator cap and replace any damaged seals to fix this problem. more Old Coolant Coolant is a vital part of your cooling system, as it absorbs engine heat and transports it to the radiator where it's dissipated by heat exchange. Like the other fluids in your Jeep, coolant needs to be changed regularly according to the service schedule in your car manual. On average, coolant should be changed every 30,000 miles or two years. Older coolant becomes acidic and can damage the radiator, water pump, hoses, and other vital parts of the cooling system. In addition, it is thicker and slower, which reduces its ability to swiftly remove engine heat. If your coolant turns acidic, we can drain the system, flush it to remove any remaining debris, and refill it with fresh coolant. Blocked Fins The thin horizontal tubes on the face of your radiator are also known as fins. They provide a large surface area to speed up the heat removal process. When you're driving, air enters the radiator via the grille and blows across the tubes to dissipate the heat in the coolant. Unfortunately, air isn't the only thing that blows in. Leaves, twigs, dirt, and other debris will enter through the grille and can clog the fins. If your fins are clogged with debris, cooling becomes much less efficient, and this can cause your engine temperature to rise. If the engine gets hot enough, it can overheat and suffer extensive damage. We can fix this problem by clearing the debris, and your cooling system will work efficiently again. If you have a problem with your radiator, call our service department right away at Kory Hooks CDJR, and we'll fix it for you.