5 Chevrolet Maintenance Tips to Extend the Life of Your Vehicle

Regular Chevrolet maintenance not only improves the quality of your experience while driving your Chevrolet, but can extend the life of your vehicle. Plus, the minor inconvenience of regular maintenance is certainly cheaper than waiting until something breaks.

Let’s take a look at why Chevrolet maintenance is so important and what the recommended schedule looks like. 

Why routine Chevrolet car maintenance is so important

Sure, it can be a pain to take time out of your day and bring your Chevy in for routine maintenance. And if it doesn’t look like anything’s breaking, it can be tempting to put it off until next week. But next week turns into next month, and before you know it you’re 10,000 miles overdue—and a relatively simple, inexpensive fix has ballooned into a far more costly problem. 

Let’s dive deeper into some of these benefits you’ll realize when you prioritize regular Chevrolet maintenance and stick to the recommended maintenance schedule. 

Increased safety

Probably the top reason for maintaining your Chevy is safety. Routing upkeep makes you less likely to break down or experience other issues while on the road. This can not only prevent accidents, but will keep all your passengers safe. 

Some specific safety benefits arising from routine Chevrolet car maintenance include maintaining even tire tread and alignment, as well as regularly checking brakes. 

Enhanced performance

A regularly maintained Chevrolet performs better than one that’s been left to decay. By keeping up with routine maintenance, like oil changes and tune-ups, you’re less likely to experience engine issues and can even improve your gas mileage. 

Long-term savings

As mentioned above, keeping your Chevy in tip-top shape may involve some upfront costs, but you’re less likely to experience significant issues that require extensive (and expensive) repairs. Additionally, the improved performance of a well-maintained Chevy can improve your gas mileage, so you’ll end up spending less on gas in the long run. 

Improving resale value

If you ever plan on selling or trading in your Chevy, routine maintenance can help you maintain its value. By keeping your vehicle running like new, you can ensure it’s attractive to a potential buyer—both inside and out. Plus, buyers are interested in a vehicle that’s had regular maintenance, because it means they’ll have to spend less on it post-purchase. 

Time savings

There are also significant time savings that come when committing to regular Chevrolet maintenance. Because you’re less likely to break down or have your vehicle in the shop for days on end, you’ll have less hassle in your life—and more time to do the things you love. 

Extending the life of your vehicle

Finally, if you take good care of your Chevrolet, it’ll take good care of you—and will stick with you for a while. In fact, it’s not uncommon for well-maintained vehicles to surpass 200,000 miles, and even go all the way up to 300,000, before reaching the end of their life. 

Chevrolet recommended maintenance schedule

Different manufacturers have different recommended maintenance schedules. So what does “routine” look like for a Chevy? Here’s a breakdown of the schedule recommended by GM. 

7,500-mile service

Your first major Chevrolet service involves oil and oil filter change, tire rotation, windshield washer fluid level checks, and coolant inspection. Technicians will also check tires for uneven or poor tread, find any fluid leaks that may be present, and thoroughly check your brakes to ensure everything is in working order.

15,000-mile service

Your next scheduled Chevrolet maintenance interval includes a standard oil and oil filter change and tire rotation, windshield wiper replacement, fluid inspections, as well as another check on brakes and tires. Additionally, your technicians will take a close look 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, as well as a fuel filter inspection and, if needed, a replacement. If your Chevy runs on Diesel, this service also includes a Diesel fuel filter replacement.

60,000-mile service

By the 60,000-mile mark, your Chevrolet will receive the standard inspection, rotation, and replacements listed at 15,000 and 30,000 miles. Additionally, your spark plug will probably have reached the end of its life by this point, so you’ll also have a spark plug replacement, as most spark plugs reach the end of their life by this point. 

90,000-mile service

When you hit 90,000 miles, 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, plus check to make sure all fuel and vapor lines and hoses are attached, connected, routed properly and remain in good condition. 

150,000-mile service

Good news: if you keep up with the Chevrolet recommended maintenance schedule, 150,000 miles won’t be the end, but an exciting beginning, for your Chevy. At this point, you’ll receive 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. 

Why you need trained Chevrolet technicians 

If you’re going to invest not only in buying but maintaining your Chevrolet, you deserve a team of experts who know these vehicles backwards and forwards. At Lou Bachrodt Chevy, our factory-trained technicians use state-of-the-art technology and equipment to keep your vehicle running smoothly and in like-new condition. 

Don’t wait to start your routine maintenance. Schedule an appointment at Lou Bachrodt Chevy today. 

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