Your Chevy vehicle manual lists the services and recommended mileage milestones necessary to keep your Chevy in great shape and working efficiently. Maintenance mileage can vary among Chevy models, but all vehicles require the same types of maintenance. We will look at some of the services we offer from the Chevy maintenance schedule.
Brake Pad Replacement
The brake pads generate the friction that stops your wheels. The pads fit into the calipers, which are forced against the wheel rotors when you hit the brakes. Each pad has a friction-producing material cover that generates friction against the smooth rotors, bringing them to a halt within seconds. The material covering slowly wears off, and a pad needs replacement when the thickness of the material covering drops to 1/4″.
Pad replacement is performed between 20,000 and 60,000 miles. The large mileage difference is because heavy usage, like frequent driving during rush hour or other braking-intensive times, causes the material to wear faster. Brake pads that aren’t replaced when necessary will increase braking distance, reduce braking responsiveness, and can damage other brake system components and potentially cause an accident.
Tire Rotations
The tire tread is the raised section of the tire that’s in contact with the surface. It’s separated by grooves that help channel water, mud, or snow to the rear so it doesn’t collect under the tires and reduce traction. The tread slowly wears down due to surface friction, and once it drops to 2/32,” a tire needs to be replaced.
A tire rotation is usually performed every 7,500 miles. Our technicians remove each tire and shift it to a new position on your Chevy. Each tire position produces a specific type of wear, and keeping a tire in the same position will seriously weaken the tread, leading to a leak or blowout. Regular tire rotations equalize wear across all four tires, and this helps increase their lifespan.
Oil Change
Oil provides essential lubrication for engine components, allowing them to move smoothly and efficiently while protecting them from friction-related damage. The oil’s movement helps to reduce the engine temperature, and oil contains additives that break down potential engine blockages, keep the engine clean, and prevent rust.
Your Chevy may use regular or synthetic oil, and the type of oil and its mileage replacement time are listed in your vehicle handbook. Both types of oil serve the same purpose, but synthetic oil has a longer life as it’s more resistant to hot engine conditions than regular oil. We also replace the oil filter during an oil change to ensure the new oil moves speedily through the engine.
If you want to know more about maintenance or book your Chevy’s scheduled maintenance, contact us at Hansen Motor Co. in Brigham City, UT.
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