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Chevrolet Seasonal Service | Bartow, FL

Is your vehicle up to date on scheduled maintenance? If you need to catch up with recommended service for your Chevy (or any other model), the change in seasons is a great time to start. Here are some of the most important seasonal maintenance items we can handle for you here at Stingray Chevrolet Bartow.
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WINTER VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

Winters in Bartow, Florida, are incredibly mild, but it’s still a good season for getting your vehicle serviced. Timely maintenance can help you can catch problems early and prepare your vehicle for the occasional cold front. 

Have your battery tested

Hot summer and fall weather can be hard on vehicle batteries, making winter a great time to have yours tested to make sure it’s still in good working order. As a bonus, you won’t be caught off guard by a car that won’t start on a chilly morning! When you service at Stingray Chevrolet Bartow, we’ll check your battery’s charge, let you know whether it’s in great shape or near the end of its lifespan, and install a new one for you if needed. 

    Make sure your heater is working 

    You probably don’t crank up your vehicle’s heater very often, but winter is a good time to do this and make sure it’s functioning properly. It’s better to catch the problem ahead of time instead of waiting until a cold day or a trip up north to discover that you don’t have any heat for your car! 

      Change the oil

      Winter is always a good time to get your oil changed at Stingray Chevrolet Bartow, especially if you’re almost due or past due. Old, dirty oil won’t flow as freely through your engine to warm it on cold days or keep it cool when temperatures are higher. Plus, fresh oil and a clean filter work to keep your engine clean, help it run more efficiently and smoothly, and prolong its life. 

        Spring Maintenance

        Springtime in Florida means more rain to go along with the rising temperature. Plan ahead and get your vehicle ready for wet weather with these important service steps. 

        Air up your tires 

        If your tires aren’t inflated to the recommended levels, they won’t work as efficiently or grip wet pavement as well as they should. Check your owner’s manual or the sticker inside the driver’s side door to find the correct pressure for your tires. Then, measure the pressure at least once a month, preferably when the tires are cold, and add air as needed.

          Have your tires rotated

          Over time, your tire treads will begin to wear unevenly thanks to weight distribution and other factors. Unevenly worn tires can become unsafe to drive on, especially in rainy weather. They also won’t last as long. To help your tires wear evenly and last longer, have them rotated this spring at Stingray Chevrolet Bartow. Your owner’s manual will have a recommendation for how often you need to do this.

            Replace the windshield wipers

            Get ready for rainstorms by checking your windshield wipers — and installing new ones as necessary. Worn or cracked wipers won’t clear your windshield properly when it rains, obstructing your view and potentially endangering you out on the road.

              Get an oil change

              Have you changed your oil recently? If not, get fresh oil and a new filter this spring when you visit Stingray Chevrolet Bartow for service. Regular oil changes help your engine run at peak efficiency regardless of the weather. Clean oil keeps the components clean and lubricated, reducing friction and helping your engine last longer. 

                Summer Maintenance

                Follow these maintenance tips to protect your vehicle from the Florida heat and help it run smoothly all summer long.

                Check your coolant

                Coolant keeps your vehicle’s essential components from overheating — so it’s especially important to make sure your vehicle has enough of this fluid in the summertime. At Stingray Chevrolet Bartow, we can top off the coolant, check for system leaks, and even flush and refill your radiator if you’re past due for service. 

                  Get AC service

                  As summer gets underway, you don’t want to end up with an air conditioning system that’s malfunctioning or not working at all. Run your AC and make sure it’s blowing cold like it should. If anything seems off, bring your vehicle to Stingray Chevrolet Bartow. We’ll figure out what’s going on and fix the problem.

                    Inspect belts and hoses

                    Your vehicle’s belts and hoses work hard to keep everything cool, which means they’re subjected to extra stress when the weather is hot. Over time, belts and hoses can crack, deteriorate, and wear out, so have them inspected this summer to ensure that they don’t fail when you need them most.

                      Keep up with oil changes

                      Clean oil and a new oil filter will help your engine stay cool and run efficiently — especially when it’s hot out. If you’re due (or overdue) for an oil change, summer is a great time to get caught up with this essential maintenance task.

                        Fall Maintenance

                        As the temperature gets more moderate, help your vehicle recover from summer with these fall maintenance pointers.

                        Check your battery

                        Summer heat can be hard on your car’s battery. The start of fall is a great opportunity to have it tested at Stingray Chevrolet Bartow and confirm that it’s still working the way it should. You may also want to check the battery cables and terminals, ensuring that they’re clean and properly connected. 

                          Replenish fluids

                          Fall is always a good time to check your vehicle’s fluids and replenish them if necessary. Make sure your vehicle has the proper amount of oil, brake fluid, coolant, wiper fluid, and other key fluids. Not sure how to do this? The Stingray Chevrolet Bartow team will be happy to help!

                            Change air filters

                            Did you do a lot of driving in dusty or dirty conditions this summer? It might be time to get a new engine air filter and cabin air filter. These filters clean the air that goes into your engine and your cabin, but over time they get clogged up and need to be replaced with fresh filters.

                              Inspect the headlights

                              As we get deeper into fall, the sun rises later and sets earlier — which means you’ll be using your vehicle’s headlights more frequently. Use the change of seasons as an opportunity to test all your lights — headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, and daytime running lights. If any of them are dimming or burned out, we’ll help you replace them here at Stingray Chevrolet Bartow.
                                For all your seasonal service needs, contact our service team at Stingray Chevrolet Bartow. We’ll set you up with an appointment, answer all your questions honestly and clearly, and give your vehicle the expert care it deserves.

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