If you want your Chevy to stay in good condition, then you need to ensure your vehicle is prepared for operation in extreme temperatures. There are several maintenance tasks you can request to make sure your vehicle is prepared for summer heat and winter freezes. Check out how to prepare your car for driving in challenging weather conditions with Chevy maintenance at your Chevy dealer today.
One of the easiest things you can do to prepare your vehicle for seasonal weather is to replace common wear-and-tear parts. Windshield wiper blades are commonly replaced before the rainy season in the spring and before freezing weather in the winter so that you will be able to keep your windshield clear, rain or shine. You may also consider replacing headlight bulbs or cleaning headlight lenses to improve road visibility in inclement weather.
Oil Change
Frequently changing your motor oil can protect your engine from excessive heat and friction. In the summer, you can opt for motor oil designed to protect your engine from overheating. For the winter, some drivers opt for motor oil that stays thin at freezing temperatures to help with cold engine startups.
Tire Care
Checking your tire tread, rotating your tires, and assessing tire air pressure are also key maintenance tasks to prepare for seasonal weather. Tire rotations should be scheduled twice a year so that the tread on all tires wears evenly. In the winter, you can opt for winter tires that stay flexible at lower temperatures, so you have better traction on slippery roads.
Battery Check
You should also check your car battery before extreme weather. Summer heat can make your battery overheat more quickly, which can cause your Chevy’s climate control system to fail. You also need a healthy car battery to drive in the winter since your vehicle needs more juice from the battery to start the engine in cold weather.
When Is the Best Time for Chevy Maintenance at Your Chevy Dealer?
For seasonal maintenance, you should schedule service right before extreme weather changes. For summer maintenance, this means scheduling service in late spring before the first expected heatwave; for winter maintenance, you can schedule service in late autumn to prepare your vehicle for the first big freeze.
Additionally, you can schedule service after extreme weather has passed to ensure your vehicle hasn’t sustained any damage. For example, drivers who travel on salted roads in the winter can schedule service when the weather starts to warm up to ensure that rust or salt damage hasn’t accumulated on the undercarriage of the vehicle.
As summer and winter weather becomes more extreme, it’s more important than ever for drivers to maintain vehicle performance with seasonal car maintenance. Scheduling service at least twice a year can ensure your Chevy is prepared for driving in challenging seasonal weather. Book your next appointment at Mike Kelly Chevrolet in Butler, PA.
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