Maximizing the Lifespan of Your Chevy: Essential Maintenance Tips

The key to maximizing your Chevy’s lifespan is taking care of it well. You do that by getting Chevy maintenance from your Chevy dealer and engaging in certain behaviors at home that’ll keep the car running smoothly.

Get Maintenance at the Dealer

Stopping by the dealer for maintenance at least twice a year is essential. You need certain services every six months, such as tire rotations and oil changes. You also need a full service once a year.

Every other year, you’ll get a major service instead, as the mechanics at the dealer will go even more in-depth when checking on your car and making sure everything works as it should. Replacing where-and-tear parts and getting every system in your car thoroughly inspected is vital.

Be Gentle with Your Brakes

Learn the signs that your brakes are faulty. Reduced brake responsiveness, squealing noises, and brake pedal vibrations are all signs there’s something wrong. Avoid hard braking as much as you can, as this helps your braking system stay in better condition for longer.

Keep on Top of Your Fluid Levels

You need to stop by the dealer for an oil change every six months. However, that’s not the only fluid in your car that needs to be maintained. Your vehicle is full of fluids, and you need to check their levels often. Head to the dealer for fluid level top-offs when necessary. Make sure you also inspect the area around your vehicle for fluid leaks before driving.

Keep Your Vehicle Clean

Dirt and salt can damage your car’s paint and underbody, leading to rust that severely damages your car. Protect your vehicle by getting it washed often and applying a protective coating to the paint. Wax works well to protect the paint. Getting a ceramic coating is even better, as the ceramic coating is more durable and protective than wax.

Be Aware of Dashboard Warning Lights

Learn what different warning lights on your dashboard mean and visit the dealer any time the lights illuminate. The check engine light comes on for many different reasons, and your dealer will have to run an engine diagnostic to figure out what’s going on. The oil warning light, ABS light, or battery light will turn on when there’s a problem with one of those systems in your car. Head to the dealer as soon as you can when one of these lights comes on.

Come get service at Jim McKay Chevrolet in Fairfax, VA. We’ll do everything we can to help you keep your car in great condition for as long as possible.

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