Regular maintenance on your Chevy not only enhances your driving experience, but increases the vehicle’s longevity and resale value. As such, sticking to the Chevrolet maintenance schedule is an important aspect of car ownership.
In this article, we’ll walk through why regular maintenance is so important, what all is involved in the process, and how to choose where to take your vehicle in.
Why your Chevrolet needs routine maintenance
You don’t want to wait until something breaks to take your Chevrolet into the shop. Not only is it more expensive to fix, but there’s a greater risk of secondary damage caused by the malfunction.
You’ll certainly want to bring in your Chevrolet for maintenance when you encounter any of the following issues:
- Irregular steering
- Uneven tire wear
- Dashboard alerts
But before you even get to that point, routine Chevrolet maintenance can help ensure the long-term cost-effectiveness and safety of your vehicle by staving off major problems in advance. Here are some ways this can benefit you.
Protect your investment
When you invest in routine Chevrolet maintenance, you can identify small issues before they balloon into major problems. This safeguards your vehicle against expensive repairs and keeps you on the road for longer—even years longer.
Increase performance and safety
Proactive Chevrolet car maintenance also increases the safety of your vehicle. Because well-maintained vehicles perform consistently, they’re less likely to encounter unexpected malfunctions. This results in a more secure driving experience, reducing the risk of accidents, especially under adverse road conditions.
Extend tire life
When you invest in routine Chevrolet maintenance, you can prevent premature and uneven wear on your tires. This maximizes the lifespan of your tires, saving you not only tire replacement costs, but also other second-order issues that can arise from misaligned tires.
Key areas of routine Chevrolet maintenance
So when you take your vehicle into your local Chevrolet dealership, what exactly is involved in routine maintenance? Here are some of the key areas technicians will check:
- Engine performance and condition
- Brake checks and pad replacement
- Car battery inspection (and, if necessary, replacement)
- Oil change
- Tire rotation and inspection
- Wiper replacement
Of course, you can always ask for additional checks, and often you’ll get a courtesy check to identify any other potential issues in the vehicle.
Recommended Chevrolet maintenance intervals
So how often should you take your Chevrolet in for maintenance? The standard recommendations are to take in your vehicle for minor service (e.g. oil change, tire rotation) every six months or 6,000 miles (whichever comes first). For major maintenance, GM recommends the following schedule:
7,500-mile service
The first major Chevrolet service will involve an oil and filter change, tire rotation, windshield washer fluid level, and checking coolants for quality and quantity. Technicians will also check your tires for uneven or poor tread wear, inspect for fluid leaks, and thoroughly inspect your brake system.
15,000-mile service
The next service interval includes a standard oil and filter change and tire rotation, and also includes windshield wiper replacement. Technicians will also inspect fluids, brakes, and tires, while also looking at the engine air filter, exhaust system, and steering and suspension system.
30,000-mile service
The next major service includes everything listed at 15,000-miles, plus a fuel filter inspection and replacement (if needed). If your Chevy runs on Diesel, this is when you’ll replace your Diesel fuel filter.
60,000-mile service
At this point, we’ll give your Chevrolet some good TLC. In addition to the usual inspection, rotation, and replacements listed above, this service interval includes spark plug replacement, as most spark plugs typically reach the end of their life at this point.
90,000-mile service
At this point, your Chevy will get all the special treatment mentioned above (sans spark plugs), as well as engine air and cabin air filter replacement. Your technicians will also visually inspect your evaporative control system, as well as ensuring all fuel and vapor lines and hoses are properly attached, connected, routed, and in good condition.
150,000-mile service
By this point, you’ve logged a lot of miles on your Chevy. Good news: if you keep up your maintenance, there will be many miles yet to come. This service includes a detailed inspection of your Chevy just to make sure everything remains in working order. After this point, you’ll want to bring in your Chevrolet for maintenance every twelve months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first.
The importance of Chevrolet factory-trained technicians
If you’ve invested in a high-quality vehicle, you don’t want to hand it off to just anyone. By choosing a team of factory-trained technicians, your Chevrolet maintenance will go smoother, faster, and truly enhance your vehicle performance.
At Capital Chevrolet GMC of Lexington, our skilled, factory-trained technicians are guaranteed to deliver the highest level of care and attention. We’re committed to using genuine OEM parts specifically designed to maintain vehicle performance and longevity. And we won’t let it leave the shop unless you’re happy.
Our state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment quickly identifies issues, allowing for efficient repair. Plus, you can easily schedule online at your convenience.