2012 Dodge Challenger 392 SRT8

According to MSN the 2010 Dodge Challenger 392 SRT8 is a Manly Machine.

You can't talk about Ford and Chevrolet muscle without mentioning Dodge, but this is far from a courtesy call. The Challenger SRT8 is Dodge's answer to the Mustang and Camaro, and with a 470-horsepower V8 engine, it's a firm retort. You won't be waiting for an automatic transmission to decide when to downshift, either; this one has a 6-speed manual transmission. And don't forget to tick the option box for the Green with Envy exterior paint (yes, it is the actual color name), which gets you two fat, black stripes along the top of the car.

Rick's Tips: Preparing your vehicle for winter driving.

Today Rick Cain is going to talk about preparing your vehicle for winter driving, where it is very important your vehicle is safe for your family and yourself.

All too often drivers neglect to do maintenance before winter arrives which could end up with a low battery, bad tires, bad brakes, bad wiper blades, all causing hazardous driving during the winter. I want to go over a few items here to show you how to prepare your vehicle for good driving in the winter months.

One of the easiest things to check, and one of the most important is your wiper blades. A worn wiper blade will cause streaking which could blur your vision while driving. You must also check the tips to make sure they are still in good shape. Most vehicle come with all season wiper blades. In the winter time, you may opt to install winter blades which are covered in rubber to stop freezing and streaking on the windshield and promote safe driving.

The next item we want to check on your vehicle is your battery. You want to have a good reliable battery with long cranking time for the cold weather. Make sure your terminals are clean and the level checked if available or applicable. It would be a good idea to have your battery checked by your technician to ensure you have enough cranking hours when it gets cold.

Your engine coolant should be clean and also good for approximately 45 degrees below 0. There are various types of anti-freeze recommended depending on the make of the vehicle. Ensure you have the right type of coolant for your car or truck. We recommend a coolant flush every 2 years to make sure your anti-freeze is efficient.

All seasons tires are great in the rain, during the summer months and even in the fall months. But for winter driving in Canada, you need snow tires. Snow tires are made of a different composition of rubber and they help grip in the colder weather. At 14 degrees Celsius, all seasons tires become very hard and they don’t grip the road as well as snow tires do. All seasons tires have on average 4 to 5 millimeters of treads. On snow tires, you get around 10 to 11 millimeters. More traction means more safety.

Southbank Dodge Chrysler Jeep is ready to prepare your vehicle for winter driving. We have a special package that includes changing your oil and filter, checking all fluid levels, checking brakes and tire as well as a wheel alignment if necessary. Contact Southbank Dodge Chrysler Jeep Service Department today at 613-731-1970 .

You can also watch the video on Preparing your vehicle for winter driving.

Rick Cain is a long time Service Manager at Southbank Dodge Chrysler Jeep.


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What's new at Dodge 2012

According to MSN...

Like its parent company, Dodge has a new zeal for life. Take a look at last year's Charger, with its better-quality build and materials and sleeker design. Dodge hasn't announced any entirely new 2012 models; it has, however, revealed a few high-power variants of existing models to keep things interesting.

2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 All you need to know is this: 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. The all-new 2012 Dodge Charger can now propel itself to 60 mph in the high four-second range and top out at 175 mph. Amazingly, it also nets a 25 percent increase in highway fuel economy. Other goodies for 2012 are a new adaptive suspension and a 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.
Availability: Fall 2011

2012 Dodge Avenger R/T Unveiled at the 2011 New York International Auto Show, the 2012 Avenger R/T is the new top-of-the-line version of the recently redesigned Avenger model. Featuring a 283-horsepower engine and a thoroughly reworked suspension, the new trim is designed to breathe some driving excitement into the midsize sedan. Despite the added power, the acclaimed Pentastar V6 engine returns decent fuel-economy figures of 19 mpg city/29 mpg highway.
Availability: Fall 2011

2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 While the Challenger wasn't included on our list of redesigned models for last year, Dodge did introduce its maximum-performance 392 variant to the world in 2011. For 2012, the model carries over largely unchanged, meaning it still packs a mean punch from its 6.4-liter 470-horsepower V8 engine. The most significant change lies in the suspension, which is now an all-new 2-mode adaptive damping design.
Availability: Fall 2011

What's been Refreshed: Chrysler

According to MSN Chrysler is hard at work reinventing itself post-bankruptcy. We've already seen the fruit of that labor in the vastly improved quality of last year's all-new 200 and 300 models. For 2012, the 300 line is getting its tire-melting SRT8 variant. Other than that, however, Chrysler doesn't have much going on. Unfortunately, it appears that it may be another couple of years before the company's much-hyped Pentastar engine is fully breathing easy atop a bed of solid, high-quality products. 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 The latest 300 full-size sedan launched last year, and it was a vast improvement over the outgoing model. This year, we'll see the 300 in SRT8 trim, complete with snarling V8 engine and improved performance all around. With a stout 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, the 300 SRT8 will smoke its way to 60 mph in less than five seconds, on to a top speed of 175 mph. An all-new adaptive suspension will help the large sedan cope with its newfound power, while the obvious list of look-fast bits will signal the SRT8's intentions.