Most GM vehicles are now equipped with the Engine Oil Life System. This system actually senses your vehicle’s speed and engine temperature and can continuously monitor operating conditions. This helps determine when it’s time to change the oil.

This system can actually monitor your personal driving habits and your area’s climate condition to let you know precisely when to come in for an oil change. When the oil life system light comes on, you come in. It’s that simple. It will save you money and help reduce oil waste.

Our Jim Crivelli Chevrolet Certified Service technicians will reset your Oil Life System after an oil change. We are GM-trained to understand how your GM vehicle uses its oil and how it monitors oil life. So not only do you get great service at an everyday value price, you also receive the added value of our expertise on the particular GM make and model that you drive.
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Stopping power is crucial to a safe and successful driving experience. Whether you need brake replacement, or service, our Jim Crivelli Chevrolet Certified Service technicians can help you get safely – and confidently – back on the road.

Sometimes, your GM vehicle’s brakes will alert you when there’s trouble. Whistling noises, chirping sounds, and grinding are indications that maintenance is required. Here are some common causes of brake pedal pulsation and/or noise.

Worn brake pads
Heat-cracked or worn rotors
Loose-fitting brake pads in the caliper
Missing or damaged noise insulators
Uneven torque of lug nuts or caliper hardware

Vehicles often come equipped with a small thin piece of metal attached to the brake pad to act as a warning indicator when the pad material is getting low and the brake pads should be replaced. This device makes a chirping noise on brake application, letting you know it is time to have your brakes serviced.
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How do you know if you need new tires?
Tire wear depends on several factors, including your driving style and tire maintenance habits. Wrong size load and speed rating can void your warranty. But one sure way to know when to replace your tires is when treadwear indicators appear. A tire’s built-in treadwear indicators are wear bars that look like narrow strips of smooth rubber across the tread and appear when it’s time to replace the tire.

• You can see three or more treadwear indicators around the tire
• Cord or fabric is showing through the rubber
• The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric
• The tire has a bulge or split
• The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can't be repaired correctly

Tire Rotation
Since each tire performs different tasks (such as steering or front- versus rear-wheel drive), tires wear at different rates. Rotating your tires at recommended intervals extends their useful life and achieves more uniform tire wear.

It’s important to rotate your tires according to the correct tire rotation pattern. Front tires encounter different tasks than the rear tires. And a front-wheel drive car’s tires perform different tasks than those on a rear-wheel drive car. Your Owner Manual specifies which rotation pattern is right for your vehicle.

Your vehicle’s front and rear tires may also use different pressures – make sure to adjust individual tire pressure to the recommendation for each wheel position.
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Wheel Alignment & Tire Balance
Scheduled alignment and balancing are not needed, since your vehicle’s wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory. But if you notice unusual tire wear or that your vehicle pulls one way or the other, the wheel alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating on a smooth road, your wheels may be out of balance.

A tire that is out of balance often affects ride quality and can shorten the life of tires, bearings, shocks, and other suspension components. A speed-dependent vibration – becoming noticeable around 45 mph and increasing as speed increases – is probably balance-related.
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Tire Alignment
Alignment is critical for ensuring that you get maximum wear and performance from your tires. Poor alignment results from your car’s suspension and steering system becoming out of adjustment with each other. The biggest indicators of your vehicle being out of alignment are pulling one way or the other as you drive or unusual tire wear. Improper tire inflation can also cause unusual tire wear.

Your vehicle may have both front and rear wheel alignment specifications. As a service department certified to care for GM, Chevrolet and all other make and model vehicles, we can recommend the alignment type that’s right for your vehicle.
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Tire Pressure
Maximize your tires’ performance and durability by monitoring and maintaining correct air pressure. Air is a gas, expanding when heated and contracting when cooled. For most of North America, fall and early winter are especially important times for checking tire pressure – as the ambient temperature falls, tire pressure goes down.

A good rule of thumb is that every 10 degrees Fahrenheit temperature change, tire pressure changes about 1 psi – higher as temperature rises, lower as they fall. Check your owner’s manual or visit us for the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle.

Under-inflated tires can cause:
Premature or irregular wear
Poor handling
Reduced fuel economy

Over-inflated tires can cause:
Unusual wear
Poor handling
Reduced Fuel Economy

Check your vehicle’s tires at least once a month when the tires are cold (let the vehicle sit for at least 3 hours). Use a quality gauge. Don’t eyeball tires – radial tires can look fine even when they’re under-inflated. Be sure to look for objects that have become wedged in the tread – they can work themselves further into the tire and cause air loss.