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When folks are in the market for a super heavy-duty pickup truck there are not too many serious competitors. One popular choice is the Ram 3500 line of pickups. These trucks have been a mainstay of Dodge's American heavy pickup line. This is for a few different reasons. One huge consideration for many people is the impressive durability these trucks offer.

If any vehicle is going to last a long time it needs good bones. The current Ram 3500 has a solid skeleton. The aluminum chassis is welded directly to the long pickup bed which reduces the amount of…

The Challenger lineup is the face of Dodge's modern day muscle car strategy. While this segment was ignored for decades by the big 3 American manufacturers, cars in this segment have experienced an astonishing revival. Instead of being seen as a pure enthusiast car, the Dodge Challenger has come to represent more of an everyman speedster. You can even rent some models at the airport!

The performance underneath the hood of a Dodge Challenger is primarily dependent on which of 5 standard engines the Challenger is using. On the high end you have the SRT8, Demon and Hellcat models…

When you want a versatile SUV that has impressive interior features but can easily get off-road when needed, you'll want to get a closer look at the new Jeep Wrangler JK.

If you take the new Wrangler off-road and you wind up getting a little dirtier than planned, no reason to worry. Simply remove the carpeting and hose down the floors. The wash-out feature will funnel the water down a drain and out of the vehicle instantly.

Most people buy a Jeep because they love the feel of riding in the breeze with the top off and the windows…

Shopping for a new hybrid minivan can be overwhelming, but if you understand the features each potential choice has to offer, it can make the process easier. The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid comes with a numerous safety features that make it a top choice among hybrid minivans. If you want to learn more about the safety features offered with the Pacifica, here are a few.

The hybrid minivan comes with an available Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist System. This system helps control steering when you are using the on-screen guide for brakes, gear position, and acceleration while you...

Among its many other fantastic features, the 2018 Dodge Durango has interior features for everyone. This popular three-row SUV is as large and functional as it is beautiful. Visit us at Laurel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and take a peek at the many features it offers inside and out.

Whoever said driving is uncomfortable has never driven the Dodge Durango with its ventilated and heated driver and front passenger seats along with a four-way lumbar adjustment for ultimate back support and a steering wheel with many controls at your fingertips.

The RAM 1500 is a versatile truck that combines power, performance, and cabin comfort. It has loaded towing, and hauling capacity that enables you to take on the heavy tasks over long or short distances. Among the advanced performance features, the RAM 1500 offers active-level suspension, and hill start assist.

Johnstown-area drivers appreciate the automatic load leveling and optional manual control in the suspension control system. With five ride height settings, you can lower the clearance for better mileage at highway speeds, or raise it for height when needed.

If the promise of taking your four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle out for an off-road adventure helps get you through the work week, then your top priority should be keeping up with its routine maintenance.

The gears that are housed in the transfer case enable you to switch from two-wheel to 4WD. When they’re engaged, they provide the needed action for the front and rear driveshafts to change the rotational speed of each wheel. The wheels are synchronized, so they’re moving at the same rate. When accomplished, your 4WD has the traction it needs to make it through that rugged…

There are many smaller components that play important roles in the function of your vehicle. These include items, such as belts and hoses. Just as larger vehicle parts, like the axle or transmission, require maintenance, the different belts and hoses that are a part of your vehicle need to routinely check and replaced if need be.

There are a number of hoses and belts working in your vehicle. The serpentine belt's role, for example, is to move power from the crankshaft to various engine components. Likewise, hoses play an important part of in your vehicle's function by moving…

If you are like many drivers, you might not always keep your gas tank on "full." Instead, you might actually wait until your tank gets almost empty before you stop and fill up. Even though this might not be a problem for the majority of the year, however, it can be a problem during the winter months. Here at Laurel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we recommend that you keep your gas tank on full when it's cold outside in the Johnstown, PA area.

Basically, keeping your gas tank full will help you prevent condensation from forming within the gas…

3,000 miles used to be the standard for getting your vehicle oil changed. That number stuck in the minds of many vehicle owners. Maybe it was your mother or father who reinforced that number. Vehicles are much better these days. Engines are designed to last longer. Oil quality has drastically improved over the course of time. Modern vehicles can now go to the 7,000-mile mark or more before their next oil change.

You might still have that 3,000-mile number stuck in your head. It takes a little to transition to a different approach. You can always remember…