A well-maintained Chevy will give you many years of driving pleasure and cost little in repair bills. Regular maintenance ensures that worn or damaged components are speedily replaced before they fail and cause potential problems. As your Chevy dealership, we want to give you a few tips on how to keep your vehicle running best.
From Your Chevy Dealership: 3 Tips To Keep Your Vehicle Running Best
Regular Oil Changes
Oil is your vehicle’s most essential fluid after fuel. It lubricates countless components, allowing them to work efficiently. The oil also reduces friction damage by coating each component with a friction-resistant covering. Modern oils contain various additives that keep the engine clean, break down potentially damaging engine deposits, and prevent rust.
As time passes, oil gradually thickens due to the absorption of dirt and minute engine debris. This causes the oil to slow, reducing its effectiveness. The thicker oil can block the filter, preventing oil from circulating and potentially causing the engine to seize. Our technicians will drain and replace the old oil, then install a new oil filter to ensure the new oil flows freely.
Air Filter Replacement
Your engine requires copious amounts of air for combustion. The air mixes with fuel in a precise 14:1 air-to-fuel ratio before entering the cylinders when it’s compressed and ignited. Before it reaches the engine, the air passes through the air filter behind the radiator grille. This filter removes dirt, dust, and other debris to ensure only clean air reaches the engine.
In time, the concertina-like folds in the air filter will become clogged with dirt. When this happens, your engine won’t receive enough air and will turn fuel-rich. A fuel-rich engine uses more fuel, as the lack of air prevents most of it from igniting. You’ll notice a strong fuel smell from the exhaust, and fuel efficiency will drop drastically. Once we replace the blocked filter, engine performance will return to normal.
Tire Checks
Regular tire checks ensure your tires are in good condition and have a safe tread level. The tread is the raised section on a tire that allows the tire to grip the surface securely. Healthy tread allows your vehicle to stop faster when you hit the brakes. The tread wears down due to surface friction, and a tire needs replacement once the tread thickness drops to 2/32″.
The tread suffers additional wear due to bad wheel alignment or poor tire balance. Each tire position also generates specific wear due to the weight distribution. We can correct balance or alignment issues and rotate your tires to reduce wear damage. When replacements are needed, our technicians can install and balance new tires.
If you want to know more about maintenance or to book a service, contact us today at R & R Auto Group in Schuylkill Haven, PA.
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