Chevrolet Service FAQs: How Often Should You Get a Checkup?

October 30, 2020 · 3 min read

When you buy your Chevrolet, it is an investment, and you want to look after that investment. To get all the driving pleasure out of your Chevrolet, you must keep your vehicle in tip-top condition. A regular Chevrolet service will ensure that your vehicle always performs at its best.

Check the Service Schedule for Recommended Service Intervals

The answer to all your service and maintenance questions for your particular Chevrolet model is in your Chevrolet Owner Manual that you receive when you purchase your vehicle. You can also find information on the service intervals on our website. It is imperative to adhere to the service intervals to ensure that your Chevrolet is in excellent health. But there are some important milestones to know about.

4,000 - 7,000 Miles

Your Chevy technician will check and change the oil and the oil filter if necessary.

15,000 Miles

This comprehensive service will include fluid and filter checks. The technician will also inspect the tires and brake pads for wear and tear and replace them if necessary. The tires will be rotated and aligned, and the automatic transmission fluid checked. The technician will also replace the engine air filter and fuel filter.

30,000 Miles

The technician will replace the battery and check the hoses and belts. He will also change the brake fluid and the brake pads and replace or resurface the discs.

60,000 Miles

The technician will repeat the 30,000-mile service. He will replace the transmission fluid and flush the cooling system to prevent the engine from overheating. He will also inspect the exterior lights to ensure that they work.

90,000 Miles

A repeat of the 60,000-mile service, but all the fluids will be flushed and replaced as well. The tires inspected and replaced if necessary.

100,000 Miles

The technician will change the transmission fluid, check the wires, and replace the spark plugs.

Ask Your Chevy Technician

If you are not sure if it's time to take your Chevrolet for a checkup, ask your Chevrolet technician to do a multi-point inspection. He will do a thorough assessment and inform you of any maintenance work that needs to be done.

Vehicle Performance Updates

You now have the technology at your fingertips to help you maintain your vehicle. With OnStar, you will get regular updates on your vehicle's performance, such as vehicle diagnostics that monitor the operating systems. You will be alerted of any updates via email or text message.

Scheduling a Service Appointment Made Easy

With the Chevrolet app on your Smartphone, you can check the oil and also make service appointments with the press of a button.

If you want to make your Chevrolet last for miles and miles, it is vital to take your vehicle for regular checkups. Follow the service schedules, and your Chevrolet will stay on the road for years to come. Visit Jim McKay Chevrolet today where we will make you feel right at home and our experienced, professional service staff will take care of all your Chevrolet maintenance and repair needs.

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Transmission Repair in Fairfax, VA - Jim McKay Chevrolet

May 13, 2022 in Jim McKay Chevrolet Service

3 Signs It's Time to Get a Transmission Repair

Your transmission is responsible for translating the undirected power of your engine into a usable form. A complex system of gears in the transmission allows your engine to provide the right amount of power to move your car at your desired speed. Although the transmission is very strong, it contains hundreds of parts and any of these can suffer damage. If you need a transmission repair, your local Chevrolet dealer in Fairfax, VA can help you. more Noisy in Neutral If you suspect there's a problem with your transmission, you can test it by shifting the transmission into neutral and listening. If your transmission is operating correctly, it won't make any sound. A transmission that's experiencing problems will make a metallic clanging noise. You'll also hear this strange noise if listen carefully when your car is moving. In this case, the faster you drive, the louder the sound will be. The two main causes of this are a low level of transmission fluid or old transmission fluid. The transmission fluid lubricates the various parts in your transmission and provides hydraulic power to make gear shifting easier. Low transmission fluid will usually mean a leak, and our technicians will check for that. Old transmission fluid has absorbed contamination like rust particles, metal flecks, and outer detritus, and the contaminated fluid causes the sounds. Slipping Gears Your transmission should stay in gear until either your transmission computer shifts it, or if you're driving a manual, you shift it. When your gears slip, the gear may shift as your computer moves it, and then it slips back to its previous position. The gear may also spontaneously shift to another gear. With a manual transmission, the gear can suddenly move into neutral. Any of these situations are dangerous, as they can cause an accident. In the above cases, the main culprits are a transmission fluid leak or old transmission fluid. Your transmission is a closed system, and fluid isn't consumed as the transmission works. If you have a fluid leak, this will reduce the hydraulic power needed to shift gears. The lack of fluid will also make gear shifting rougher as gears will grind against one another. Old transmission fluid loses its hydraulic properties, making gear shifting difficult. Transmision Fluid Leak Transmission fluid serves numerous functions. It lubricates the transmission's components and provides a friction barrier between them. This barrier prevents gears and other parts from damaging each other. The fluid, as we've seen, provides the hydraulic power to make gear shifting easier. This fluid also helps to reduce the temperature in the transmission. A fluid leak can lead to your transmission overheating. Before it does this, you'll notice more noise from the transmission, including grinding sounds from the gears. A worn transmission pan gasket is one of the most common places the fluid can leak out. Schedule a service appointment with Jim McKay Chevrolet's Service Department if your new or pre-owned vehicle's transmission is struggling and our highly-trained technicians will find and fix the problem. Image via DealerOn