Chevrolet, Buick and GMC Service Centre

Lube, Oil and Filter

As indicated by the GM Oil Life System or every 3 months/5,000 km for vehicles without this feature.

What we do:

• Drain the oil and replace it with premium General Motors engine oil
• Replace oil filter with GM-approved filter
• Lubricate chassis, suspension and steering components, as required
• 15-point inspection including battery, tires, air filter, all lights, wipers, hoses, belts and top-up fluids

Why it's important:

• Engine oil eventually becomes contaminated with by-products of combustion and condensation, losing its ability to lubricate engine parts and dissipate heat
• Oil filters remove contaminants, but they become clogged
• Regular oil changes promote engine efficiency – reducing possible engine damage and expensive repairs
• Using the oils designed for your engine is vital for proper operation of the GM Oil Life System*
• A comprehensive 15-point inspection and fluid top-up help to ensure key vehicle parts and fluids are in safe working condition

* Most 2003 and later GM vehicles now have a GM Oil Life System that tells you when oil replacement is needed – usually between 5,000 km and 12,500 km. The kilometres between oil changes will vary depending on how you drive your vehicle. (System does not detect dust in the oil.)

Tire Rotation

What we do:

• On-hoist inspection for tire wear or tire damage
• Tire rotation
• Inspection of front and rear brakes
• Suspension and exhaust system check
• Tire inspection, including pressure, wear and tread depth

Why it's important:

• Tires wear faster in different areas – depending on tire position. Regular rotation prevents uneven wear, improving traction and extending tire life
• Improper tire inflation affects fuel economy and braking, and accelerates tire wear impacting safe operation of your vehicle
• Alignment, tire and other problems can be detected early on, reducing the possibility of costly repairs

Emission Control Service

What we do:

• Inspect air filter and PCV valve, and replace if needed
• Inspect ignition coils and wires and battery connections
• Inspect throttle body and fuel injection system, and fuel tank, cap and lines, clean throttle body deposits – if required
• Check system performance with GM diagnostic equipment.
• Replace spark plugs (if they are not platinum-tipped)*
• Road test vehicle

Why it's important:

• Maximizes fuel economy, engine life and expectancy
• Reduces vehicle emissions as well as the possibility of breakdowns and expensive repairs
• Helps preserve the environment

* Most vehicles since 1996 model year have platinum-tipped spark plugs, which are rated to 166,000 km (see Owner’s Manual). Maintenance needs vary with use and driving conditions.

Brake Inspection

What we do:

• Inspect brake pads, shoes, calipers and slider movement, rotors, drums, parking brake cables, wheel cylinders, master cylinder fluid level and quality, brake lines and hoses

Why it's important:

• Brake pads and shoes gradually wear down. They must be inspected regularly and replaced as required
• Rotors (discs) and drums can also become rough and uneven, impairing performance
• Maintenance promotes safety, increases brake component life and helps avoid costly repairs

Cooling System Service

What we do:

• Test for internal and external leaks
• Pressure-test radiator cap
• Check condition and tension of drive belts and coolant hoses
• Inspect/wash radiator exterior and air conditioning condenser
• Drain and refill cooling system if required*
• If your vehicle has DEX-COOL^TM coolant, only DEX-COOL will be used**

Why it's important:

• Extends engine and cooling system life
• Reduces potential breakdowns
• Helps prevent engine damage due to heat and corrosion

* When properly maintained, DEX-COOL^TM coolant only requires replacement every 5 years or 240,000 km – whichever comes first. Although some Owner’s Manuals originally stated that DEX-COOL^TM coolant requires replacement every 160,000 km, validation testing conducted since their printing has allowed the standard replacement interval to be extended to 240,000 km or five years (whichever comes first) if you add only DEX-COOL^TM extended life coolant. Maintenance needs vary with use and driving conditions.

** Warning, do not mix DEX-COOL^TM with other coolants.

Powertrain/Chassis Component Inspection

What we do:

• Perform tire rotation and brake inspection
• Inspect steering, suspension, front-wheel drive axle boot, seals, drive shaft, rear axle, exhaust system, radiator, heater hoses, cooling fan, throttle linkage and fuel system
• Check that the power steering lines and hoses are properly hooked up, and are free of binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
• Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage, and replace the seals if necessary
• Check restraints system and air bag covers
• Inspect automatic/manual transmission/transaxle – including transaxle fluid level and inspect hydraulic clutch
• Lubricate all weatherstrips, using silicon grease

Why it's important:

• Helps avoid breakdowns and expensive repairs
• Preserves resale value and extends vehicle life
• Helps optimize driving control and safety
• Weatherstrips treated with silicone grease last longer, seal better and are less likely to stick or squeak. (More frequent application may be required during very cold, damp weather)

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Service

What we do:

• Road-test before and after service
• Inspect transmission/transaxle for leaks
• Replace transmission/transaxle fluid, gasket and filter
• If your vehicle uses Dexron-III, your transmission fluid may not require changing*
• Adjust linkage (if required)

Why it's important:

• Like engine oil, transmission/transaxle fluid and filters also become contaminated with use and require regular replacement to prevent wear and damage to moving metal parts. This reduces the potential of breakdowns and expensive repairs

* Extended-life, oxidation-resistant Dexron-III transmission fluid is designed to last the lifetime of your vehicle under regular driving conditions. Maintenance requirements vary with use and driving conditions. See Owner’s Manual for more information.

Weatherstrip Lubrication

• Included in Powertrain/Chassis Component Inspection

Steering and Suspension System Check

• Included in Powertrain/Chassis Component Inspection

Exhaust System Inspection

What we do:

• Inspect your vehicle’s entire exhaust system and the body near the exhaust system
• Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts, as well as open seams, holes or loose connections

Why it's important:

• Prevents undue wear and damage to moving metal parts

Fuel System Inspection

• Included in Emission Control Service

Throttle System Inspection

• Included in Emission Control Service

Body and Key Lock Lubrication

What we do:

• Lubricate all of your vehicle’s hinges and latches on body doors, hood, secondary latch, pivots, rear compartment, glove box door, etc.
• Lubricate the key lock cylinders. (More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment)

Why it's important:

• Minimize wear and damage to moving metal parts
• Lubricated hinges are less likely to stick or squeak

Ignition and Parking Brake Safety Test

What we do:

• Test to see that your vehicle can be started only in Park (P) or Neutral (N)
• Verify that the automatic transmission can be shifted out of Park (P) only while the engine is running, and that the ignition can be turned off only while vehicle is in Park (P)
• Test the holding ability of the parking brake and the Park (P) mechanism on an incline

Why it's important:

• Helps avoid breakdowns and expensive repairs
• Helps optimize driving control and safety

Transfer Case and Auxiliary Axle Inspection

What we do:

• Check transfer case/power transfer unit fluid level and condition
• Check auxiliary axle fluid level and condition

Why it's important:

• Helps avoid breakdowns and expensive repairs
• Helps optimize driving control and safety