As a beloved Chevy driver, we can only assume that you love your vehicle very much. I mean, why wouldn’t you, it’s a Chevy!  But not all of us take proper care of our vehicles. It doesn’t mean you’re a bad car owner, it just means we have to start paying more attention to our vehicles if we want them to remain as reliable as they are. Regular maintenance is important to keeping your vehicle in tip-top shape, and even though there are some services that we cannot perform and should be left to the professionals, doesn’t mean there isn’t some DIY service we can do. A very important service task that you must do to make sure your vehicle remains in good shape is topping off your vehicles fluid levels. This task is simple enough that you can do it from the comfort of your own home! But if you feel that you need assistance topping off your vehicle fluid levels, just schedule an appointment with us and we would be happy to service your ride for you! Take a few minutes to check out all the fluids you should be check and why they’re important below.

• Oil
  1. Your oil cools your engine, lubricates moving parts, and keeps the moving parts clean.
  2. You should change it regularly based on dealer recommendation and check it monthly!
• Coolant
  1. Coolant regulates your vehicle’s temperature.
  2. It is located in a reservoir near the radiator.
  3. If the level is low (level is indicated on the reservoir) take the vehicle to the shop to get your coolant topped up.
• Power Steering Fluid
  1. This helps you steer the vehicle.
  2. It’s located in a reservoir at the base of your windshield.
  3. Do the same as above, if the level is low take your vehicle to the shop to get the fluid topped up.
• Brake Fluid
  1. Brake fluid helps braking mechanisms work properly.
  2. If the level is chronically low, your brakes could be wearing out.
• Windshield Washer Fluid
  1. As you probably know, this helps clean your windshield of dust, debris, bug guts, etc.
  2. If you run out, get more at your local gas station and just refill the clearly labeled tank.