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Having a truck that can give you the hauling capability for huge projects just got easier with the new RAM 2500. You need a truck that you can depend on for maximum loading, powerful suspension, and with a drive-train to support it all. That’s why you should check out the RAM 2500 from Mullen Motors soon.

The RAM 2500 gives you the capability to haul maximum payloads of 3,990 pounds, utilizing the standard gas engine. Now you can load up the truck bed, or cabin, and haul just about anything you need! There’s no stopping you! With…

If you drive a true four wheel drive (4WD) vehicle, then that means it is equipped with a transfer case. This is one of the things that separate 4WD vehicles from all wheel drive (AWD) vehicles. An AWD vehicle is in AWD mode all of the time and uses three differentials (front, center, and rear). A true 4WD vehicle, on the other hand, can be operated in two wheel drive or 4WD, and uses two differentials and a transfer case.

When the driver switches from two wheel to 4WD, the transfer case is engaged and sends power to both the…

Your car’s system works as a result of the belts and hoses connecting all the components together. When the key is initially turned, the battery supplies the charge that charges the electrical system and starts the engine. From there, the alternator takes over to keep everything charged.

If the timing belt were missing, the engine’s cam and crankshafts wouldn’t have a way to open and close the valves and pistons. 

As part of the routine maintenance that is required for your vehicle to run efficiently and safely, the air filters that are in your cabin and your engine should be changed out periodically. There are a number of reasons the Mullen Motors service team recommends that this should be done, including:

• Increased gas mileage
• Less emissions produced overall
• Extension of your engine's life
• Increased ability to accelerate

You may not notice that any of these things are starting to decrease because they do so ever so slowly. 

As a vehicle owner, you’ve heard of synthetic oil and likely are aware of some of its benefits, but what is it, exactly? Basically, it’s a man-made motor oil, developed specifically to perform for motor vehicle engines. This synthetic oil is more uniform on a molecular level than conventional oil. This impacts performance beneficially for Southold, NY commuters.

Synthetic oil is chemically engineered to offer the best protection for your vehicle. It has excellent cleaning properties for removing engine contaminants, such as nitric and sulfuric acid, carbon and soot.

Keeping your gas tank full, especially during the winter, may sound like advice there is no harm in ignoring, but neglecting your gas tank could cause costly damage. A lot of people keep their gas tank at least half full of gasoline, which helps the gas tank avoid condensation.

During cold winter months, even if you buy gas with ethanol, excess condensation in your gas tank could freeze and cause your fuel lines to freeze up. When that happens, your car won't start. 

You bought your car awhile back from a dealership and, naturally, it already had tires on it. Now those tires are starting to wear down and you need to get a new set. Whether you need summer tires, winter-studded tires, or all-season tires, our staff at Mullen Motors will help you find the tires you need.

We know which tires are the best for you and your vehicle. Summer tires are the best for hot climates. Winter-studded or studdable tires are best for snowy and icy climates. All-season tires are the best for a climate in between the two. You…

Winter brings with it a set of demands that require appropriate adjustments. Take the wiper blades, for instance. Their importance more than doubles in winter as visibility becomes the single element that can make a world of difference during winter driving. But what are some possible defects on wiper blades?

• First, ensure that the blades are firmly held within the frame at all the attachment points. If they are not, their movement back and forth will not be as smooth and they will not leave your windshield as clear as it should be. 

Applying for a new car loan can seem like the adult version of "are we there yet?" With so many options available, it's often not only overwhelming, but confusing as well. At Mullen Motors in Southold, we can take some of the pins and needles out of getting a new car loan.

Getting pre-approved via an online financing application is a quick and easy way to be on your way to a new car, truck or SUV much faster than you ever thought. Simply complete the application online and our financing experts will issue you a pre-approval before you…

The cost of car ownership does not come cheap. A vehicle is not a luxury item, it is a necessity. Car ownership can unbalance the best-planned budget. If a person is not financially prepared to shoulder the load of expenses car ownership carries. Our dealership has vehicles in a variety of price ranges and advisors to help customers decide how much car they can afford.