The Ultimate Service Checklist for Maintaining Your New Chevy

Your service checklist can be found in your Chevy manual. It details all your vehicle services and the mileage milestones when they need to be performed to keep your Chevy running smoothly and efficiently. As your trusted Chevy dealership, we’d like to tell you more about some of these services that’ll keep your vehicle in great shape.

From Your Chevy Dealership: Essential Services on Your Service Checklist

Coolant System Service

The cooling system is essential for your vehicle’s health and performance. Combustion generates large quantities of heat, and excessive heat can damage sensitive engine components. Coolant is pumped through your engine, absorbing heat as it moves. The heat is transported to the radiator, where it’s removed by heat exchange.
Over time, radiator hoses can crack and leak, the radiator can become blocked by sludge, and the coolant will degrade. In addition, components like the thermostat or water pump can fail. A malfunctioning cooling system can cause your engine to overheat and suffer major damage. A regular cooling system service prevents these issues, as our technicians will identify and repair any minor issues before they have the chance to develop into problems.

Oil Replacement

Oil lubricates numerous engine components, protecting them against friction damage and allowing them to move smoothly. It reduces the engine temperature by cooling the hot components it passes over. In addition, oil additives prevent rust in the engine, break down harmful engine deposits, and keep the engine clean.
Regular oil changes are important for engine health, as older oil becomes slower and thicker due to absorbing dirt and minute engine debris. Thicker oil is less effective at lubrication and cooling, and can block the oil filter. A blocked oil filter will decrease engine performance, increase component wear and tear, and increase dangerous emissions. We can drain and replace the oil and install a new filter in minutes to prevent these issues.

Brake Fluid Replacement

The braking system is arguably the most important safety system in your Chevy. It allows you to control your speed and stop at any time, giving you complete control over your vehicle. Brake fluid provides the hydraulic power that forces the braking system to engage, but like all fluids, it will degrade in time.
Older brake fluid absorbs water and becomes less heat resistant. The force of braking generates heat, and the water in the fluid can overheat and boil. This heats the brake fluid, and you’ll smell a strong chemical stench. In this situation, we advise pulling over and allowing the fluid to cool, as hot brake fluid doesn’t generate hydraulic power, and your brakes will fail. We fix this problem by draining and replacing the fluid.

If you’d like to know more about your maintenance schedule or to book a service, contact us today at Matt LaFontaine Chevrolet GMC in Grayling, MI.

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