By maintaining regular oil changes for your Chevy Equinox, you’ll ensure a longer
engine lifespan and higher resale value. Consult the owner’s manual or your dealer
regarding optimal intervals that suit you best.
At this point, a mechanic may also install a new cabin air filter and flush and refill your car’s fluids.
High-Mileage Oil Changes
If your Equinox has seen significant mileage, it may be time for an oil change. At
your appointment, a mechanic will take care of basic services like fluid check and
filter replacement while also rotating tires so your car doesn’t wear evenly across both sides.
An engine that’s clean works more efficiently. Oil lubricates parts to reduce friction
between them, meaning more power can be converted to pure speed. Plus, an oil
filter keeps your engine from becoming overly dirty by collecting debris and carrying
it to be trapped by its filter system.
Your engine’s type of oil depends on various factors, including climate and driving
habits. Conventional oils tend to do better in hotter environments while 5W-30 oils
tend to perform well during colder weather; otherwise, your Chevrolet technician
may suggest full synthetic or hybrid synthetic options as appropriate for you.
Long-Mileage Oil Changes
Contrary to popular belief, oil changes no longer need to occur every 3,000 miles
due to modern lubricants. If your commute to Westfield or driving your Chevy
Equinox more for work purposes is longer than anticipated, more frequent service may be required of it.
At regular intervals, your technician will install and replace a cabin air filter (to keep
dust out of your passengers’ faces), inspect and replace brake pads as necessary,
drain and refill engine coolant, reset Engine Oil Life System on your SUV and rotate
tires while checking battery. Additionally, they’ll rotate tires and check batteries.
At this point, it would be wise to switch your Chevrolet Equinox’s motor oil to high
mileage or synthetic oil formulated specifically for older cars, in order to prevent
wear, minimize leaks, reduce smoke production and ensure it continues to run
strong over time. These oils will also extend its lifespan.
High-Performance Oil Changes
If you drive a performance-oriented model like the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, such as
its full synthetic oil canisters which help maximize engine performance can require
more frequent service visits than other cars. As these oils work harder and cause
additional wear and tear on engines, regular filters should also help prevent dirt
particles accumulating and possibly leading to engine breakage.
Technicians will go beyond simply changing out your oil and filter to perform routine
maintenance on your vehicle, such as replacing spark plugs. This helps improve its
performance and fuel economy. Furthermore, technicians will inspect brake pads for
signs of wear; any material deterioration requires replacement of that pad’s
material; rotate tires for extended tire life as well as damage prevention; replace
cabin air filters to help make breathing easier for you and your passengers; rotate
tires – which extend their lives while helping extend tire lifespan; rotate tires
regularly as well; replace cabin air filters to help improve breathing quality – plus
replacing their air filters helps extend tire lifespan while prolonging tire lifespan
while simultaneously improving air quality within your car’s interior.
Routine Maintenance
Modern motor oil has been designed to handle harsh driving conditions, yet
eventually degrades, potentially causing engine damage. To protect against this
happening, get regular oil changes – our Chevrolet service center near McDonough
can assist in helping determine when this may be necessary for you vehicle.
As soon as your Equinox hits 15,000 miles, technicians will begin its first series of
factory-recommended maintenance services. This includes oil and filter changes as
well as multi-point inspection. Furthermore, spark plug replacement and inspection
for wear will take place simultaneously.
Our Chevrolet service schedule is designed to catch issues early and affordably,
before they become costly repairs. Your Equinox comes equipped with an oil life
monitor for this purpose; additionally, tire rotations and comprehensive inspections
help ensure it runs at peak condition.