When figuring out the best maintenance plan for your car, always check the owner's manual for guidance. It's also a good idea to consult with one of our technicians, who can take your regular driving habits into account. As an outline for proper Chevy maintenance, here are some key guidelines. You can arrange an optimal car servicing schedule, including timely reminders, at your local Chevy dealer.Â
Every Six Months: Oil, Tires, and Brakes
Twice a year, have your motor oil changed to keep your engine healthy. At the same time, you can have your tires rotated, which prevents uneven tire wear from creating a skid hazard.
A biannual interval is also ideal for brake inspections; here, our technicians will remove the wheels, calipers, rotors, and brake pads to inspect each component for signs of wear and tear. The brake lines and fluid will also be examined.
Refresh All Vehicle Fluids as Required
Each fluid in your car serves a crucial function and should never be allowed to diminish or degrade. The coolant prevents the engine from overheating; the transmission fluid lubricates the gears and clutch; the differential fluid plays a similar lubricating role; and the windshield wiper fluid helps ensure clear visibility in sudden bad weather.
Each fluid must be inspected regularly and periodically flushed. Check your owner's manual for the optimal schedule for each fluid.
Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated, Even, and Aligned
Your tires are vital for road safety. Using your owner's manual, find out the recommended PSI for each tire, then check your tire pressure once or twice a month, adjusting the air when necessary. It's also important to have your tires rotated two or more times per year. At the same time, have their alignment tested; if any of your tires are out of alignment, we can correct them with specialist machinery.
Change Your Air Filters Once a Year
Your air filters keep airborne contaminants from entering the engine and cabin. However, these filters fill up with dust and grime until they begin to clog the airways. Unless you drive in particularly dusty conditions, you'll probably need to replace your air filters yearly.
Book These Services and More at Your Chevy Dealer
There are further important maintenance tasks to have carried out. To make sure you cover everything, schedule routine services with us. Our seasoned mechanics can keep your car in fantastic shape and fully safe on the road.
Vehicle maintenance becomes so much easier with the help of the pros. Visit Blue Ribbon Chevrolet in Sallisaw, OK, to arrange your first important vehicle services today. Your car will thank you for it with smoother, safer, more enjoyable driving.