Importance of Maintenance Even When Driving Less
Importance of Maintenance Even When Driving Less
Our mission is to provide local Chevrolet drivers in Lansing and East Lansing, MI with certified service. We also know that many local Chevrolet owners are low-mile drivers that want to get the most out of their vehicles. We would like to remind our low-mile driving customers that routine vehicle maintenance is due according to the time when it arrives first. You can trust us when you need certified Chevrolet service completed by expert technicians with genuine OEM parts. You might also benefit from our current service and parts specials for your maintenance Feldman Chevrolet of Lansing.
Scheduled Maintenance by Time & Miles
The Chevrolet routine maintenance schedule was designed to enhance vehicle reliability, efficiency, and longevity. The Chevrolet owner’s booklet details that routine maintenance is scheduled by time and miles, whichever arrives first. Most Chevrolet owners, but not all, end up getting routine maintenance when the miles arrive first. Low-mile drivers might need to schedule maintenance when the time arrives first.
Low-Mile Maintenance Risks
Low-mile maintenance risks are those related to components losing integrity from simple environmental exposure over time. Consider the windshield wiper blades, tires, battery, and fluids. Rubber components, such as the wiper blades and tires, experience a physical decline from air exposure and fluctuating temperatures. Tires start to crack, and wiper blades get brittle over time without being used at all. The battery loses integrity without being used. Most fluids also experience compositional changes from mere environmental exposure. These are just a few examples explaining why vehicles require maintenance according to time when it arrives first.
Low-Mile Maintenance Tips
Low-mile drivers can adopt a few maintenance tips to promote better vehicle performance. Here are a few tips that address the known low-mile driving risks:
- Keep fluids full – fluids including the fuel tank should be at the recommended capacity. This helps to prevent bacteria, mold, and corrosion. Installing a fuel stabilizer to prevent corrosion within the fuel lines is also recommended.
- Cleaning – Keeping a low-mile vehicle clean and covered helps to prevent vermin infestations.
- Tire Inspections & Inflation – Always stick to the recommended tire inspection schedule. This promotes reliability when you need to drive while ensuring the proper tire pressure that can change as temperatures fluctuate.
- Get Routine Maintenance When Recommended by Time – be sure to reference the routine maintenance schedule and get service by time versus miles.
Schedule Service at Feldman Chevrolet of Lansing
Online service scheduling is a convenient and easy way to book your service within a minute or two. Simply enter the pertinent vehicle, preferred appointment time, service needed, and contact information to schedule service online. Customers can also book appointments by phone during normal business hours.
