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How to tell if your fuel filter is dirty!

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There are a few signs of a clogged fuel filter, here are few of the most common. Having difficulty starting the vehicle, vehicle not starting at all, frequent engine stalling, and erratic engine performance are all signs that your fuel filter is dirty. Thankfully for you they are easily replaced and not very costly. If you are experiencing issues with your vehicle and are unsure of whether or not it’s something as simple as the fuel filter, give the Woody’s Automotive Group Service Department a call 660-646-3455 ext. 28 and they will gladly answer any of your questions! As always, stay tuned for another Tech Tip next week!

The DO’s and DONT’s of Cruise Control!

All about Cruise Control!

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Even though cruise control has been around a long time, there have been several advances in the last few years increasing driver comfort and convenience. The primary purpose of cruise control is to enable you to maintain a minimum speed of 25 mph or greater without holding down the accelerator.

When to NOT use your cruise control:
Cruise control can be dangerous when you CANNOT drive safely at a steady speed. Also, DO NOT use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control is also very dangerous on slippery/wet roads. On such roads, fast changes in the traction may cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control!!

HOW TO:
(ON/OFF): Press this button to turn the cruise control on and off.
(Res +): (Resume/Accelerate) Press this button to make the vehicle accelerate or resume a previously set speed. This button can be pressed to increase your set speed. Each time you press it, the vehicle should accelerate by 1 mph. When passing another vehicle, you can quickly accelerate by pressing the gas pedal. When you let off the pedal, your vehicle will slow back to the set speed.
(Set -): (Set/Coast) Press this button to set the speed or decrease the set speed. Each time you press this button, your speed will decrease by 1 mph.
(Cancel): Press this button to cancel the cruise control.
If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using it, you might accidentally hit a button and go into cruise mode when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control turned off until you want to use it!

Just Raming Around!

Rain, rain, go away; Come again another day. Like tomorrow! Let’s face it. Rain can be a ton of fun, especially if it rains for a couple of days in a row! If you are following my thinking, you will end up with the conclusion of mudding! Who doesn’t love a little mudding? I have the perfect mudding vehicle for you! Actually, it’s useful for many things, but mudding is the main one! The 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn! Equipped with the stunning 5.7L V8 Hemi engine, and Class-Exclusive Active Four-Corner Air Suspension, this truck will power through the deepest and thickest mud around! Trust me! Come check it out at Wood’s Automotive Group today! Click here!

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WowWoodys Charity Contest!

Woody’s Automotive Group is having a monthly charity contest starting now! Enter your favorite 501C Charity and vote once per day. All eligible charities in the US are accepted! See picture below for details and click here to enter!! 

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Command the Outdoors with Jeep Wrangler Unlimited!

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Like the beach life? Maybe for you its the just the outdoors life in general! There is no other SUV in the world that screams outdoors quite like the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited! The 2014 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara is pretty amazing! I for one love the top off. The open freedom feeling, with my favorite music blaring as loud as that Alpine Sound System will go! My friends would just laugh at me while I sing along to the song, but I’m guessing so would yours!

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Don’t let that stop you! The amazing 4X4 system and load capacity allows for anything! Tie some kayaks to the roof, head down the trail and hit the white water! If it is hard to get to, it really is no problem for these bionic SUVs! 285 HP from the 3.6L PentaStar V6 Engine is ready to get you there, too! Come start your next adventure today, don’t wait any longer! Woody’s Automotive Group has several!

Fun in the Sun! Cherokee Style!

Hey all you Jeep fans! It’s that time again. Time to talk about the sweet world of Jeeps. You know, the one where life is enjoyable on the road, but mostly off the road! The new redesigned and extremely rewelcomed 2014 Jeep Cherokee blew me away! I must say, I was not expecting it. I mean when I heard that Jeep was bring back the Cherokee, I thought to myself, ” O great, here we go again. They are gonna bring back yet another boxy SUV with the same technology, same safety features, same everything and ask the same price. Boring.” Boy was I wrong.

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 When I first sat in this rugged, yet refined SUV, I was pleasently surprised! 8.4″ touchscreen, check. 4X4, check. Leather heated seats and steering, check. Panoramic sunroof, check. Then I really started to explore. 4 iPod ports. Who even needs that many?! A wireless charging pad, genious!  Literally, because I have filled all 4 of those iPod ports and was in a pickle when my phone died. Problem fixed! Dashboard storage was so handy as well as the inside passenger seat storage!  Lets talk exterior and engine for a sec! 9 speed automatic transmission offers an impressive 31 hwy mpg! The amazing Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist makes my life so much easier, because lets face it, I suck at parking. So thank you Jeep for that. I don’t know about you but rock crawling sounds found and the Cherokee can come equipped with Jeep Active Drive II, perfect for that exact experience! So, I for one am very impressed with the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee and would definitely recommend this SUV to anyone in search of a new midsized Sports Utility Vehicle to go play in this summer! Stop by Woodys Automotive Group and check some out!

Get your Jeep drunk on Ecodiesel today!

Jeep has recently offered up the Ecodiesel engine!Many consumers are wondering why on earth you would want to spend an extra 5k on top of the already at least 38k Jeep! Simple! Fuel Economy.

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The fuel economy in the gasoline V6 runs around 20 mpg, not the best. The powerful V8, around 16 mpg combined, even worse! Ecodiesel you ask? Up to 30 hwy mpg!! That is pretty incredible for an SUV, I’m just sayin’. Mpg is not the only perk. Yes, there are more! Let’s say you want to go camping. Like most people, you may want to take a camper. The camper is probably around 5,000-lbs but maybe yours is say around 7,200-lbs. No problem! The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ecodiesel can tow a Best-In-Class 7,400-lbs! This makes the Jeep Grand Cherokee the Filet Mignon of SUVs! Check it out! You won’t be disappointed! Woody’s Automotive Group will get one!

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Jeep: The SUV of the Decade!

If you are into SUV’s, young or old, the top brands that come to mind are probably: Lexus, Acura, BMW and Jeep! I prefer the Jeep. Jeep, unlike many other brands has adapted its product to serve the many rather than the few! From the Laredo, which can be compared to the Explorer or Toyota’s 4Runner, to the Overland, poor mans Audi or BMW, to finish with the Summit, the rich mans Porsche! The Renegade, coming soon from Jeep, will be pulling all the younger generations out of Kia’s Soul (in my opinion) and back on bored with the SUV powerhouse. Lets focus on the Overland for now though! The SUV that would be perfect to power through the wilderness or show up to a black-tie event in, the one SUV made for everyone! From the cubicle employee at an insurance company to the pent house rentee! Overland, while luxurious as it is, still offers that same Jeep feel and confidence. From the unmistakeable grill, square wheel wells, and tough look, the Overland will fulfill your SUV fantasies completely! Loaded with a mesmorizing panoramic sunroof, unconventional sound system, nappa leather seats, a sweet off-road package and some hidden safety features, you will think you are driving an Audi after all!

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“Jeep’s off-road capability is the factor that levels us with pricer brands,” says Jim Morrison, director of Jeep product. “We have crossover BMW customers who come back to us when they realize what they have given up in off-road capability.”

So if you feel like saving at least 10k, which if you are like me you do because that buys a lot of steaks, then check out the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland or at least the Grand Cherokee! See some here! Then go buy some steaks!

 

 

 

2014 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman at Woodys Automotive Group

Check out this 2014 Ram 1500 Outdoorsmen here at Woodys Automotive Group! With a ton of features and safety options, you will never feel like it wasn’t worth the purchase! Get the hardest of jobs done in this sweet hard working truck and do it with ease! The gas mileage isn’t bad for a truck either! Bluetooth streaming audio, V8 Hemi engine, Crew cab so extra leg room in the back and more! It won’t be here long so don’t miss out on this great opportunity! 

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Mopar E Store!!

Getting tired of your boring stock car? You bought a jeep, dodge or chrysler  two years again and you loved it. Now, you are wishing it was a little more exciting? Woody’s Automotive Group has an online Mopar Store for you to shop from! Make that car exciting again! Get new wheels, new accessories, custom headlights. Whatever you want! Check it out today! You will be glad you did, I guarantee it! 

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