Chevrolet Service Schedule and Maintenance Milestones

After driving home to Ocean City in your new or used Chevrolet, you may want to know how often should a Chevy be serviced to make sure you stay on top of your vehicle’s maintenance schedule. While your owner’s manual is the best resource to gauge when a service task should be performed, the service center at Bennett Chevrolet has compiled this helpful guide to get you started. Keep reading to learn how often your Chevy should be serviced.

Chevrolet Maintenance Milestones

How often should a Chevy be serviced? Although the maintenance schedule varies by model, here is a general timeframe for when routine maintenance should take place:

Monthly

• Check fluid levels (engine oil, windshield washer, brake, coolant, etc.)
• Check tire pressure
• Check the interior and exterior lights
• If you’re due for an oil change, replacing the filter, rotating the tires, and inspecting the exhaust, battery terminals, brake pads, and door latches

20,000 miles

• Inspecting the universal joints, front suspension, tie rod ends, front and rear axle fluid, and brake linings
• Replacing the air conditioning or cabin air filter

30,000 miles

• Inspecting the transfer fluid and case fluid
• Replacing the engine air cleaner filter
• Changing the manual transmission fluid if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, off-road, etc.

40,000 miles

• Performing the 20,000-mile inspections and replacements
• Changing the front and rear axle fluid if used in any of the above situations (trailer towing, snow plowing, etc.)

60,000 miles

• Performing the 20,000 and 30,000-mile inspections and replacements
• Replacing the spark plugs (if applicable)
• Change the manual transmission fluid if used in any of the above situations
• Transfer case fluid if the vehicle is used for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent towing

100,000 miles

• Performing the 20,000-mile inspections and replacements
• Replacing the spark plugs (if not already replaced)
• Flush and replace the engine, intercooler, battery, and Motor Generator Unit coolant if needed (if not needed, to be done at 150,000 miles)
• Inspect and replace the PCV valve

Don’t wait for a service light to appear while you’re driving around Mays Landing, Chevy service and maintenance should be an ongoing ritual. Use the milestones above to figure out where your car stands on the maintenance schedule, then schedule your service appointment with us today!

Schedule Chevy Service and Maintenance with Bennett Chevrolet

If you’re ever in doubt about what service needs to be performed at any given time, contact us and we’ll be happy to get you on the right track for your Woodbine commutes. Also, don’t forget to check out our service specials before bringing in your Chevy to save a few coins!