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Routine trips to a trusted technician are vital for true vehicle health, performance, and longevity. With this in mind, head to your local Chevy dealer today to set up a suitable schedule for the following essential Chevy services. more 7 Services Offered by Your Chevy Dealership Change Motor Oil With all the heat and potential friction inside your engine, high-quality motor oil is crucial to lubricate parts and clean out debris. Modern motor oil tends to last 7,500 to 10,000 miles before degrading. Most drivers should have their oil changed at least twice a year to keep the engine properly protected. Top Up the Coolant Coolant is the engine's primary defense against overheating and should always be monitored. Top your coolant up when it's low and flush when it starts to age and discolor, which will typically be every two or three years. Tune Up the Engine Every aspect of your engine should be examined and finely tuned by a seasoned technician once a year. These routine tune-ups keep your car running smoothly and ensure that any engine problems are found quickly and nipped in the bud. Rotate and Change Tires The tires should be rotated twice a year to prevent excessively uneven wear. This extends tire lifespan; well-kept tires should ideally last from four to six years. Once the treads of your tires diminish to 2/32 of an inch or under, have them replaced. Inspect the Brakes For your safety, never neglect to have your brakes properly inspected twice a year. This involves removing each brake pad, rotor disc, and brake caliper to examine each part, plus careful inspection of the brake fluid and hoses. Replace Air Filters The engine's air filter usually needs to be replaced once a year, lest it clogs up, restricting the inflow of oxygen into the engine. You should also replace your cabin's air filter yearly. Service the Transmission The transmission fluid is vital for proper gearbox maintenance. Have this fluid topped up as required and periodically flushed. Your transmission should be fully serviced every 60,000 to 100,000 miles (30,000 to 60,000 miles for a manual transmission). Schedule All Chevy Services With Our Technicians In your busy daily schedule, it can be hard to remember each required service. This creates the risk of neglecting a car part, which might then start to experience problems. When you schedule services with us, we can help ensure you stay on top of it all and keep your car in tip-top condition at all times. Visit Ted Britt Chevrolet in Sterling, VA, today to arrange a convenient vehicle maintenance schedule. We offer an impressive inventory of over 500 new and pre-owned vehicles, excellent upkeep services, and personalized customer care.

As your Chevy dealer, we offer a complete range of services to ensure your vehicle always works at its best. Servicing improves your Chevy's performance and reduces future repairs. We want to tell you about a few of the types of Chevy service we provide. more 3 Types of Chevy Service Available at Your Chevy Dealer Radiator Servicing The radiator is the heart of your Chevy's cooling system. Engine heat is absorbed by liquid coolant and transported to the radiator when the heat is removed by airflow through the radiator grille. A radiator operates at high temperatures and pressure, and over time, this causes parts to wear out or get damaged. A service restores the radiator's health and allows it to continue to work efficiently. During a service, we examine and test all the cooling system's components, ranging from the thermostat to the water pump. The system, including the radiator hoses, is tested for leaks to ensure that it remains airtight to keep the coolant pressurized. We drain the old coolant and replace it, and we also ensure the radiator is clean, debris-free, and working smoothly. Tire Rotations The tires are one of the hardest working parts on your Chevy. They're subject to continuous wear and tear due to surface friction. In addition, they are gradually weakened by exposure to water, mud, and UV rays. Each tire suffers additional wear on certain areas depending on the tire's position on your vehicle. A tire rotation helps to reduce wear damage by shifting each tire to a new position. The new positions the tires move to depend on the type of drivetrain you have. This equalizes wearing and helps all your tires to wear down at a relatively uniform​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ rate. Reducing tire damage allows your tires to last longer, giving you more time to prepare for their eventual replacement. Fluid Checks Your Chevy has a wide range of fluids that keep the engine clean, control its temperature, and allow the transmission and brakes to work effectively. All fluids lose their effectiveness over time, and some older fluids can even cause engine damage if they're not replaced. The most important fluids in your Chevy, after the fuel, are engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, coolant, and brake fluid. Our technicians will check all your fluid levels and top them up if necessary. If a fluid needs replacement, we'll drain the old fluid and refill it. Some fluids, like transmission fluid and engine oil, have filters, and we replace their filters when we replace the fluid. Fresh fluids allow your vehicle's systems to operate more efficiently, reducing wear and tear and extending your Chevy's life. Book your next service today by contacting us at Ted Britt Chevrolet in Sterling, VA.

The alternator in your Chevy produces the electrical power to maintain all of your car's components and devices. It generates power through the movement of the crankshaft, and it supplies this power via a network of wires and cables. Your alternator will eventually wear out and it will need to be replaced. As your Chevy dealer, we can repair or replace the alternator for you. These are signs that you're going to need an alternator repair. Damaged Battery A damaged battery can cause your alternator to wear out. When your engine is running, your alternator automatically starts recharging your battery. An alternator doesn't charge at full capacity to protect itself against wear. Your battery will be charged at 100% for five minutes, and then the alternator switches to charging at 10% of your battery capacity. more If your battery is wearing out, it won't send a signal back to the alternator that it's received a charge. Your alternator will then continue to charge your battery at full capacity while it waits for confirmation from the battery. An alternator isn't designed to use so much power for a continuous period. Your alternator will overstrain and suffer damage. Dead Battery Every driver hates the idea of a dead battery, and it will always happen at the worst possible time. Sometimes the battery may have worn out due to age, and replacing it will fix the problem. At other times, however, there could be a problem with the recharging system or your alternator. If your battery isn't continually recharged, it will die. A weakening alternator supplies less power, and this reduced power can lead to a dead battery. A large part of your battery's power is used to start your car. To work correctly, the power used must be replaced by more power from the alternator. Each time a weak alternator charges the battery, the amount recharged will reduce. Your battery will run out of power and die. Our technicians will test the alternator and replace it if necessary. Flickering Headlights Headlights should have a constant and consistent beam. If the headlights begin to flicker, this suggests a problem with the lights or the charging system. One of the signs of a failing bulb is constant flickering before it fails. This failure is expected if your bulbs are old. Flickering bulbs that are relatively new, however, suggest an alternator problem. The reduced power output from a weak alternator means that power has to be allocated to components on demand. This lack of constant power will cause power fluctuations. Headlight bulbs are particularly sensitive to power disturbances, and they will begin to flicker. Our technicians will test your bulbs, alternator, and electrical system and fix the problem. Your alternator will slowly fail, and the signs it shows will give you time to get a replacement. If you're concerned about your alternator, call our service department at Ted Britt Chevrolet. Our experts will find and fix the problem for you.