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Four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles tend to be among the most popular models for drivers across America. Drivers simply love how they handle in snow, mud and other wet environmental conditions. But unless you maintain that piece of equipment unique to four-wheel drive vehicles known as a transfer case, you won't be able to drive very far.

The transfer case ensures that power is available and split between the front and rear wheel axles. 

We commonly see problems with mufflers and exhausts for all makes and models of vehicles here at the Perkins Motor Plex locations. This is no reflection at all of how well you take care of your vehicle, so don't worry if you notice there is a problem with this area of your car. Just normal, everyday use of your vehicle is all it takes for a small hole or crack to begin in your muffler or exhaust pipe. Depending on the size of the issue, we can sometimes patch it up, but there are also times when the damage…

Maintaining reasonable gas mileage is a concern of every driver, but many may not be aware of the effects that suspension systems can have on mileage. The suspension not only insulates you and your passengers from vibrations, it also stabilizes the vehicle-body and aligns the tires, among other things. For example, tires that are out of alignment can cause premature tire wear and failure and can also cause component-fatigue.

By the same token, old or damaged springs can compromise the overall stiffness of your suspension. 

Imagine what it would be like driving behind a string of traffic during or after a downpour. Without the assistance of your windshield washer system, it would be almost impossible to see where you were going. The result might be a collision or pulling off the road and into the nearest service station to have the washer reservoir refilled.

You may be wondering why simply filling the reservoir with water from the tap is just as good. Well, wonder no longer.

When you need a part for your car, why not come into Perkins Motor Plex to talk to our service experts about OEM, Original Equipment Manufacturer, parts instead of just any old replacement parts? Our team of parts specialists will be happy in assisting you in finding the correct, original part for your vehicle. Our Service Center can make the process of finding the correct part easy and economical because finding the right part the first time is important.

If your vehicle is starting to run a little rough, it might need certain fluids checked. There are many different fluids that keep your vehicle running at peak performance, and from time to time they have to be checked and changed. That's what we at Perkins Motor Plex do and do quick. Which fluids have to be checked and changed? There's several basic fluids that should be checked every so often:

• Brake fluid
• Power steering
• Oil

One of the best ways to monitor your vehicle's health is to pay attention to the warning lights that your dashboard features. Those warning lights let you know when you have a problem that could leave you stranded on the roadside, so you should never let them go unattended. Our dealership can look at your vehicle if you're seeing those lights and help get the issue remedied. The lights on your dashboard each represent a specific problem. Here's a few common ones you might see:

• Brake light: usually will come on with any brake-related problems or total…