Your Chevrolet is a fine-tuned, modern marvel and is designed to last you hundreds of thousands of miles and for several years to come - with proper maintenance. As your first line of defense for your vehicle, you must know how to maintain your Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Trailblazer, or another model. Fortunately, you're not alone.

You have access to an entire team of seasoned Chevrolet automotive specialists. Our factory-trained and certified mechanics and technicians specialize in all things Chevrolet and will partner with you to ensure you get the most out of your Chevy. Here are a few of our top tips you can use to maintain your Chevy. 

Familiarize Yourself with the Owner's Manual

While all Chevrolets will share certain similarities, each model is unique. And the best way to learn about your Chevrolet is in the Owner's Manual. The Owner's Manual will provide you with valuable intelligence and information about virtually every part of your vehicle. So when you're learning about how to maintain your Chevrolet, make sure to familiarize yourself with:

  • Dashboard Indicator Lights. This is one of the key ways your vehicle communicates with you. Make sure you know what each indicator light means and may be trying to tell you. 
  • Manufacturer's Suggested Maintenance Interval. All manufacturers include this instrumental framework to let you know what services to have and when. Closely following this guide can prolong the life of your vehicle and protect your wallet. 

Although no one expects you to read the Owner's Manual from cover to cover, you should know where it is and how to use it. 

PHIL WRIGHT AUTOPLEX

3300 E MAIN ST
Directions RUSSELLVILLE, AR 72802

  • Contact: (479) 439-7941

Hours

  • Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Always Inspect Your Tires

As the only part of your vehicle that contacts the road, your tires are extremely important. Yet, they are often overlooked. All it takes is for you to run over a nail, and you could be sitting on the side of the road changing a tire or waiting for a tow truck. As such, it's important to always inspect your tires before every trip. Make a habit of inspecting your tires for cracks and bubbles each morning or evening before you drive. This simple step only takes a minute. You should also regularly check your Chevrolet's tires for proper inflation levels. Keeping your tires properly inflated can help minimize wear and tear. You can find the proper tire pressure on the inside of your driver's door. 

Have Regularly Scheduled Maintenance On Time

Without a doubt, one of the most important Chevy maintenance tips is to have regularly scheduled service. As we previously mentioned, the manufacturer lists out all of the necessary services you should have and when you should have them. This information is provided in the owner's manual. Make sure to follow this maintenance schedule to perfection.

Fortunately, when you bring your vehicle to Phil Wright Autoplex, we will do the heavy lifting for you. Our factory-trained mechanics specialize in all things Chevrolet vehicles and will ensure all services are performed as prescribed by the manufacturer. We will also inspect every system and component to ensure it's working how it should. In the process, we may be able to detect small problems and repair them well before they snowball into larger, more costly repairs. 

Avoid Aggressive Driving

We get it - you've got places to go and people to see. However, if you regularly drive aggressively, you not only endanger your Chevrolet - but yourself and other drivers. Avoid taking corners at high speeds and jack-rabbit stops and starts. While your Chevrolet is tough and built for whatever most drivers throw at it, aggressive driving can cause key components to wear down faster.

For example, if you normally slam on the brakes at the last minute, you will need brake pads exponentially sooner than someone who eases into stops. More so, this type of driving may cause other brake components to wear out faster. And if you fail to have those parts replaced as needed, it can cause other parts to fail, which can quickly snowball into exponentially more expensive repairs.  

Contact Phil Wright Autoplex to Keep Your Chevy Running Like New

One often overlooked - but paramount - step in caring for your vehicle is to have a trusted and reliable mechanic. However, if you live in the Russellville AR area, you have no shortage of options for mechanics. Fortunately, the mechanics and technicians at Phil Wright Autoplex can help.

As industry leaders, our factory-trained, certified technicians boast the expertise to perform auto repairs and maintenance services on virtually all makes and models, including Chevrolets, Buicks, Cadillacs, and GMCs. Most importantly, we are the local dealership that you can trust. 

Contact Phil Wright Autoplex today to schedule fast and convenient service.