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Did you know that your vehicle’s radiator cools your engine and in order to function during the day-to-day drives it needs water and coolant? We sure hope so! If not, no worries. We are here to share some car knowledge and hopefully get you comfortable with what is under your car’s hood! This week we have a DIY guide to changing your vehicle’s coolant - check it out below! It is a good idea to do this before you have gone anywhere for the day to ensure a cool engine and radiator to avoid burning yourself. If not, give your vehicle ample time to cool down. Also, it is important that you are parked on a flat surface. If you are parked on a hill or a slight slant, your coolant will not accurately read in the reservoir. Pop open the hood and find your coolant reservoir. Instead of opening up the cap, check to see where the liquid hits in the reservoir - you should see a “full” line. If your coolant hits below this line, add a 50/50 mix of water and coolant (antifreeze) until you reach the line. Certain coolants are premixed, check the bottle for more instructions. Tip! - Only in an emergency is it acceptable to add just water to your coolant system. Antifreeze contains protective anti-corrosion properties that most modern engines require. Warning! - DO NOT add coolant to a hot engine! Or open the cap, you run the risk of burning yourself or cracking your engine block. Coolant can be ejected, as well. Wait for the engine to cool completely. More tips: Coolant usually has a color to it, popular colors are green, red, blue, or yellow. If your coolant has particles floating around, looks rusty or is colorless - flush out your system and add new coolant. When checking coolant give your radiator hoses a look-over. They are large in size and go into the top and come out of the bottom of your radiator. If they are cracked, leaked, bulging, or squishy, replace them. If you notice an oily surface, bring your vehicle to our service department ASAP to check for an internal head gasket leak. Our Service Department Can Assist Further

Whenever you’re on the road, you know that there are some things that can arise that require a little quick thinking. These things are sometimes known as “emergencies” - but we don’t want to alarm you! An emergency on the road is different from an emergency anywhere else because you’re not as equipped to handle them as you would be at home. These emergencies could be anything from a boo-boo to engine failure - and you need a great emergency kit to handle anything. Check out our suggestions for things to keep in your car emergency kit! First Aid kit. Some of the items to include are: Band-Aids Hand sanitizer. Antiseptic. Antibiotic ointment. Bug spray. Aspirin (or similar). Cotton balls. Gauze pads. Tweezers. Bandana. Ace bandage. Fire extinguisher. Choose a small one that is easy to store. Road flares (if not already in your tire-changing tools). Jumper cables. Rain ponchos. Tarp. Flashlight and extra batteries. Rags. Duct tape Scent-free baby wipes. Drinking water and non-perishable snacks. Multipurpose tool. Stay Safe With Chevy Technology!

With the weather getting slightly more chilly, you’re going to be relying more often on your vehicle’s air system - maybe even turning the heat on from time to time. And when you heat up something stinky, you can really smell it. That’s why we’re sharing this great guide to tidying up your air vents from one of our friends, Gail, who has both an elevated sense of smell and a love of cleaning. Check it out, and try these tips for yourself! “So, I know that when it comes time to turn my car’s heating system on even the littlest amount, I can really smell whatever’s been brewing in my air system all summer. And if I haven’t cleaned my vents recently, it’s kind of gross. I have a really good system in place for making sure that my vents and ventilation system as a whole smell clean and fresh, and it’s not hard at all. “First, I make sure I have a vacuum, some cotton swabs, and some cleaning solution (like window cleaner or even just an all-purpose spray cleaning solution) handy. First, I like to get into my vents with a cotton swab soaked in cleaning solution and really wipe down the corners, nooks, and crannies and get out any accumulated dust and grime. When you do this, make sure that you get ALL your vents - don’t forget the footwell vents or the vents right up next to your windshield! “Then I grab the vacuum and just vacuum the heck out of the vents. This helps not only with the smell but also with dust and lint and other little particles that can make you have allergies and stuff, which means that I am sneezing in my car less! A win for my nose! “Finally, I like to roll down the windows and run the whole air system - no AC or heat on, just regular - for a few minutes to make sure that my AC evaporator is nice and dry so there’s no mildew buildup in it. When you get the air moving, you might see some more dust and stuff come out, so you might want to give it all a second vacuum as you do this. And… well… you might as well just vacuum the entire vehicle while you’re at it! No time like the present! “Now just stick an air freshener in there or spray some Febreeze and your car is smelling daisy fresh!” Thanks, Gail! Let us know how this worked for you! Get Service For Less While You’re At It