Advice From Your Chevy Dealer: 3 Benefits of Getting a Tire Rotation

Effective wheel alignment is a delicate task that's best left to the pros. If your wheels have become knocked out of their original parallel positioning, correcting them requires specialist machinery capable of measuring angles down to the millimeter. The benefits of having your wheels professionally realigned are significant, as outlined below. If the handling, steering, and gas mileage of your Chevy Colorado is suffering because of misaligned wheels, have them set straight today at your local Chevy dealership. more Optimize Your Handling When wheels become crooked from continual small knocks and bumps over potholes, they start to twist the car's steering system out of shape. You may find it harder to steer precisely and it's possible for the steering wheel to come off-center. Some drivers with misaligned wheels even find their cars pulling slightly to one side when driving along straight streets. Extend Your Tire Lifespan Even with perfectly parallel wheels, tires take a beating from the strain of steering, accelerating, and braking under so much weight. When your wheels become misaligned, this wear and tear heightens dramatically, causing uneven wear and shortening the lifespan of each affected tire. Stay Safer on the Road Your risk of skids and blowouts also increases with tires weakened by misaligned wheels. The reduction in handling creates a further safety hazard, lessening your ability to precisely control your car in the case of an emergency. Enjoy Smoother Driving If your wheels are misaligned, you might have noticed a steady increase in road noise and vibrations. Then again, the changes from misaligned wheels are so gradual that you might not realize them at first; once you have your wheels fixed, the sudden smoothness and quiet will be a wonderful surprise. Boost Your Gas Mileage Any fault related to the wheels and tires tends to increase rolling drag, forcing the engine to exert more power for each mile you cover. This means a fall in fuel efficiency and a jump in the number of gas stops you need to make. How Often To Visit Your Chevy Dealership for Realignment Drivers typically need to have their wheels realigned every one or two years. However, it's important to check your alignment more frequently that this to know when it's time for realignment. Twice a year is a good interval for an alignment check. If you often use rougher roads or off-road tracks, you might need more frequent realignments than most drivers. And if you notice the above warning signs, have your alignment measured immediately. Visit Orr Chevrolet of Fort Smith in Fort Smith, AR, to have your wheels brought back into their original factory positioning. We provide a broad range of new and pre-owned vehicles, prompt upkeep services, and personalized customer care.

As your Chevy dealer, we offer a complete range of services and maintenance to keep your Chevy Malibu in great shape. We want to tell you about a few examples of the types of Chevy Malibu maintenance we offer. more Battery Replacement The average life of a car battery is three to five years. This limited life is due to the naturally occurring breakdown of the sulfuric acid inside the battery. Sulfuric acid reacts with the battery's copper plates to store electricity as chemical energy. As time passes, the acid breaks down, reducing the battery's storage capacity. Once the store capacity reaches the point that it can't maintain enough power to start your engine, it's time to get a new battery. A weakening battery always shows signs something is wrong. These signs range from slower working accessories to dim interior lights to slower engine starting. We can test your battery by connecting it to our computerized battery tester. This machine analyses the battery and identifies any weaknesses. If your battery is weak, we can install a new Chevy-approved battery. Shock Replacement Shocks play a vital role in safe and comfortable driving. They absorb the impact of driving over less-than-smooth terrain and dissipate the energy. This bumpy, jolting ride protects the engine and other components against up-and-down movement and potential impact damage. Healthy shocks help prevent rollover, ensure driving stability, and reduce wear and tear on numerous components like the tire, brakes, and axles. Your shocks are usually replaced every 50,000 to 100,000 miles, but this does vary. Carrying heavy loads, driving over rough terrain, and other factors will cause them to wear faster. We advise getting your shocks checked every 12,500 miles or sooner if specified in your vehicle manual. Our technicians can replace worn or damaged shocks very quickly so you'll continue to enjoy the smooth ride you expect from a Chevy. Oil Replacement Oil provides the essential lubrication that allows your engine to work smoothly and efficiently. Numerous engine components depend on friction to work effectively, and without adequate lubrication, this results in excessive wear and tear. Fast-moving oil helps cool hot engine components, lowering the engine temperature. In addition, oil additives keep your engine clean, break down potentially harmful deposits, and protect against rust. Regular oil changes are important, as older oil absorbs dirt and minute debris inside the engine, causing it to slow down. Slower moving oil is less effective at lubricating engine components, causing them to wear out faster. Older oil also reduces engine efficiency, leading to lower fuel economy. An oil change is quick and can be performed while you enjoy the comfort of our waiting area. Book your next maintenance today. Contact us at Orr Chevrolet of Fort Smith in Fort Smith, AR.

If your AC isn't working correctly, your Chevy dealer is here to help. Our Chevy-trained technicians can speedily fix any issue, and cold air will billow from your AC again in no time. These are some signs you need us for AC maintenance. more No Airflow If no air blows through the vents and the AC is running, you could have a blocked air intake or a blockage in the vents. The air intake is located just below your windshield, and the air is drawn in through it, then chilled and blown into the cabin. This vent can become blocked by dirt, leaves, or other debris, preventing air from reaching the AC. The air that enters the AC can contain dirt, leaves, and other substances. This debris can block the ducts, preventing air from blowing into the cabin. If this has happened, you'll usually hear rattling or rusting when the AC is running as the debris moves around. We'll quickly remove any debris from the intake vent and clear any duct blockage, and airflow into your cabin will return to normal. The Compressor Isn't Working The compressor is the most important part of your AC system, as it controls the movement of air and refrigerant through the AC. It can fail due to age or be damaged by stones or other hard objects thrown up from the ground. Without a working compressor, your AC system can't operate. Fortunately, a damaged compressor clutch is one of the most common reasons for a failed AC. The clutch switches the compressor on and off as air and refrigerant move through the system. A worn compressor clutch can jam closed, and your AC system won't work. If clutch failure is the cause of the problem, our technicians can install a new clutch, and the compressor will work again. Leaking Refrigerant Refrigerant is the gas that chills the air before it's blown into your cabin. It's odorless and colorless and evaporates in contact with the outside air. The refrigerant is pushed through the AC system under pressure that reaches 200 PSI. Time and pressure can weaken the seals or other vulnerable parts of the AC system, and refrigerant can escape. If your AC air doesn't get as cold as it previously did, you could have a refrigerant leak. We check for leaks in the AC by adding a UV dye to the system and then monitoring the refrigerant's passage through the AC using a UV viewer. We'll fix the leak as soon as we locate the source, then refill your refrigerant. Contact our service department today at Orr Chevrolet of Fort Smith in Fort Smith, AR.