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Phillips Chevrolet wants to help you get through the devastating incident of being in an automobile accident. Take a deep breath and follow these steps.

• Determine if anyone needs medical attention after the accident has occurred. This is the most important thing to address. Call 911 if help is needed.
• Let local law enforcement know what has happened. They will come to the scene to interview everyone involved. They'll provide you with a police report at that point or a few days later.
• Swap information with the other people involved. You want to know where they are located, the…

Off-Road driving can be one of the most fun ways to enjoy your truck or SUV. So, how do you get started? Here are some tips that you can take to begin your off-road hobby.

Get All-Terrain Tires

Chances are that you have street tires on your truck or SUV. You will want to switch those street tires out for all-terrain tires. All-terrain tires will give you a better grip on various terrain.

 

The Chevrolet service team at Phillips Auto Group Chevrolet would like to inform drivers how to safely navigate the roads in the rain so everyone is safer. Be sure that you turn on your headlights as soon as you turn on your windshield wipers in the rain. This is now a law in many states, something that is good practice for allowing other drivers to see your vehicle more easily in the rain.

To avoid hydroplaning, slow down once it starts raining. Add at least two more seconds lead time between you and the other cars when the roads are…

Battery load tests are normally performed by a mechanic in a professional setting. The test requires continuous measurements of fluid activity and charge levels. Normally, a battery at rest that does not recharge itself through chemical reaction takes 24-hours to lose a complete charge in an environment set at 70 degrees. Under other conditions, such as low winter temperatures, a non-working battery will lose its charge quickly.

The load test requires a hydrometer to measure the electrolyte level in the battery and a voltmeter to check the battery charge. 

One of the most important things your car needs is fuel. Without fuel, you and your car are going nowhere. It is important to check and make sure your car's fuel system is working at its best. The Phillips Auto Group Chevrolet service team compiled two signs you may be experiencing fuel system problems.

• Fuel Pressure - The fuel pressure gauge is important because it lets the driver know how much fuel is in the engine. Each car requires a specific amount of pressure to make sure the engine is running at its best. 

What makes a car engine overheat, anyway? That's a question so many car owners all around the world have posed. If you want to know the answer to that critical question, there are actually several culprits to consider.

Overheating can be highly destructive to vehicles. That's why you need to know how to keep it away. A thermostat that's no longer working right can cause overheating. Insufficient amounts of oil can cause overheating. Problems with the functioning of the head gasket can as well. 

In addition to the coolant itself, your vehicle's cooling system has other parts that contribute to cooling efforts. One such component is called the engine fan, and this part can be worth its weight in gold when it works properly.

Engine cooling fans get their energy from various parts of the engine. Some motor cooling fans get their motive energy directly from the engine by way of belts and pulleys. Many designs have built-in electric motors, and yet others may be directly connected to drive shafts by way of special clutches. 

Our service team listened to your concerns and worked toward setting up our online service scheduler. We want to personally get to know you and your vehicle. We want to hear your valuable insight about your vehicle. You are the driver. You're the one who needs to feel comfortable and safe in your vehicle. Our online service scheduler allows you provide valuable input about the nature of your visit.

You can tell our expert technicians just why you are bringing your vehicle in. Does your car need an oil change? 

Many automobile owners grew up hearing that engine oil should be changed every 3,000 miles, but is that still the case today? Here are some reasons why it is no longer necessary to change your engine oil every 3,000 miles:

• Synthetic Oil - This is oil that is artificially made and contains additives that help lubricate the engine and keep it cleaner, eliminating the need to change the oil as often.
• Longer Commute - Many automobile owners have to drive longer to and from work and utilize freeways; this type of driving is easier on your engine and eliminates the…

The importance of getting your vehicle in for a maintenance check cannot be understated. The best way to get a technician at the dealership looking at your vehicle is to use our online service scheduling app here at Phillips Chevrolet.

The first thing the mechanic at the dealership will do is to give the tires a good inspection. When cracks, bulges, or bare spots are present, it could be an indication of a serious issue that needs immediate attention.