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How to Effectively Use The “myChevrolet” App

Maximizing Your Ownership Experience: A Guide to the myChevrolet App

Are you a Chevrolet owner? If so, you’re in luck. The myChevrolet app is your go-to tool for effortlessly managing your vehicle’s upkeep, keeping tabs on fuel efficiency, and even remotely initiating your car. 

Haven’t tried it yet? You’re definitely missing out on a host of conveniences that can enhance your ownership experience. Let’s delve into the essential features of the myChevrolet app and guide you through harnessing its full potential.

 

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What is an Independent Rear Suspension?

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In Calumet City and Homewood, you’re likely to run into your fair share of potholes and rough roads. Your vehicle’s suspension system can take the bulk of those impacts, but only if it’s properly equipped. Read on to find out what an independent rear suspension can offer drivers in this guide from Chevrolet of Homewood. When you’re ready to drive a car that offers a smooth ride on bumpy roads, you can turn to us.

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The Benefits of Regularly Scheduled Oil Changes

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Here at Chevrolet of Homewood, our technicians are trained and certified to deal with any service issue you might have. We want to make sure your vehicle keeps running for years to come, and keeping up with regularly scheduled maintenance is a big part of that. Read on to find out more about why you should regularly change your vehicle’s oil, and stop by Chevrolet of Homewood to address any maintenance needs.

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How a Solenoid Works

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A solenoid is a little known and less understood part of your engine that is nevertheless essential to the continued functioning of your vehicle. A solenoid is the part of the vehicle that works with the starter to get your engine running. The solenoid is essential to starting your engine, so it’s worth understanding how it works. The starting process takes place in two stages. If your car won’t start, then you might have a problem with the solenoid. See why it’s essential below.

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Don’t Ignore These Dashboard Lights

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Dashboard warning lights are sometimes daunting, but they should never be ignored. The warning indicators in your car are there for a reason—they are intended to inform you of serious problems with your vehicle, and let you know that a specific part of your vehicle needs attention. You definitely want to pay attention to these indicator lights.

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How to Check Your Transmission Fluid

Keeping Your Chevy’s Transmission in Good Health

Your transmission plays an important role in keeping your Chevy vehicle running smoothly and safely. Like many parts in your car, it relies on a specially-created fluid that helps keep all the parts and pieces of your transmission working in harmony to help you efficiently shift gears to keep up with traffic.

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What You Need to Know About Your Car’s Suspension System

Your car’s suspension is a complicated system made up of a multitude of components. It might not be immediately natural to know how to properly take care of your suspension. That’s why it’s best to leave that work to the experts here at Chevrolet of Homewood. That doesn’t mean you don’t need to know about your suspension. On the contrary, it’s important to have a basic understanding. So what do you need to know about your suspension?

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Conventional Motor Oil vs. Synthetic Lubricant

Take a look at the oil section in your local auto parts store, or even at your regular gas station, and you might feel overwhelmed with choices. You’ve got a variety of viscosities to choose from, and you’ve also got to choose between synthetic and conventional. While it may come as a surprise to some drivers, not all engines use conventional “motor oil”—they use a synthetic lubricant that might be oil based, but is distinctly different from the conventional oils that used to be standard. So what’s the difference between synthetic and conventional?

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Reasons Your Car Won’t Start

Unfortunately, if your car isn’t starting up, you probably don’t have the luxury of preventative maintenance. Whether you’re in that tough spot or you’re trying to plan ahead, it’s still informative to know what might cause a car not to start. These are a few of the most common reasons that your car might not start from the mechanics here at Chevrolet of Homewood.

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