The Ultimate Guide to Chevy Scheduled Maintenance: What You Need to Know

Chevy maintenance is performed by Chevy-trained technicians using Chevy-approved replacement parts. Some drivers wonder about the value of regular servicing and will even put off routine maintenance. As your Chevy dealer, we’d like to share with you some of the reasons why regular maintenance is so important, how it protects you, and how it ultimately saves you money in the long run.

Improves Fuel Efficiency

Your Chevy is a fuel-efficient vehicle, but this fuel efficiency depends on all of the components working together properly. As time passes, vehicle components will wear out or become damaged, and this can result in more trips to the pump. A good example of this is a clogged engine air filter. This filter is cheap to replace, but not replacing it when necessary will result in waste gas.
The engine air filter traps dirt from the air before it enters your engine. Over time, the filter will become clogged, and airflow into your engine will be restricted. Without this air, your engine will become fuel-rich. A fuel-rich engine can’t ignite the fuel successfully, and most of the fuel in the cylinders is wasted and dumped out of the exhaust. Replacing the filter prevents this waste and potential engine damage, as well as saving gas.

Improves Driving Safety

Your brakes and tires are two examples of systems that are critical for safe driving. Tires will gradually wear down due to surface friction and environmental factors, and brake components will wear out. Regular brake services allow our expert technicians to examine your braking system and ensure it’s working effectively. A healthy braking system gives you peace of mind, knowing that you can quickly stop whenever needed.
Worn tires have reduced grip on the surface, making them more likely to skid on wet or muddy surfaces. In addition, a lack of tire maintenance means the tires will wear out faster than necessary. Our technicians can increase tire life by regularly rotating them to even out wear damage. We can also correct alignment and rebalance them in order to reduce wear so you can more easily plan for their replacement.

Saves You Money

Regular maintenance saves you money by preventing avoidable future repair bills. Regular fluid checks, for example, will identify low fluid levels or fluid that needs replacement. Old engine oil, for example, becomes less effective at lubricating engine components, and this increases friction damage in the engine.
Old transmission fluid can burn inside the transmission and damage numerous components. If it doesn’t burn, it can still cause blockages and a potentially seized transmission that needs replacement. Our technicians can detect warning signs of these and any other potential issues, and then address them before they can cause serious and expensive damage.

Book your next maintenance today. Contact us at Matt LaFontaine Chevrolet GMC in Grayling, MI.

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