If you’ve just invested in a Dodge Ram, there are several innovative features, capabilities, and specs that you can take advantage of.
Here are a few important tips to keep in mind, to make the most out of your Dodge Ram:
Make Use of Your Center Console’s Lesser-Known Features
The Dodge Ram offers a plethora of lesser-known features, apart from the obvious such as a center infotainment system with which you can navigate, play music, and use basic functions of your phone.
- These include Turn-by-Turn Navigation technology which allows you to easily see how long you have before your next turn and works even when the system is not in navigation mode.
- For music aficionados, the infotainment system lets you set your favorite artists on XM and updates you when any of them are playing on the hundreds of channels available on the service.
- The cluster display is fully customizable allowing you to add additional gauges and to change the display.
- All of the above features are voice-controlled, offering a seamless experience.
- Additionally, the Dodge Ram is filled with easter eggs, such as features which let you automatically push back the driver’s seat when you are ready to exit, and more.
Maximize Your Ram’s Fuel Efficiency
While you would be hard-pressed to find a pickup truck with phenomenal fuel economy specs, regularly checking that essential parts are functioning properly can go a long way in maximizing your fuel economy. These include ensuring proper fuel levels and air pressure, using recommended engine oil, and having a clean air filter. Additionally, sticking to the speed limit, driving at around 60 mph, accelerating slowly, and decelerating early also helps.
Maximize the Life of Your Ram
No truck will last forever, but there are things you can do to increase your vehicle’s lifespan. These include:
- Making sure that you always have at least one-fourth of a tank of gas to protect your fuel pump.
- Regularly cleaning the air filter with compressed air.
- Keeping your truck’s block heater warm during winters.
- Regular oil changes.
- An e-fan to prevent your vehicle from overheating when idling in the sun.
- Avoiding powering your truck on and off at short intervals as this can adversely impact your battery and alternator.
- Regular long trips to ensure that the truck’s engine oil heats up sufficiently, preventing moisture and water from mixing with the oil.