Spring Vehicle Maintenance with Ressler Chevrolet in Bozeman

As the warm weather melts the snow, it’s a great opportunity to take stock of what your vehicle needs as summer approaches. The rapidly fluctuating spring temperatures bring their own stressors to your car. Below are a few things to check on to see where your car stands:

• Inspect your tires: As temperatures change, it’s likely your tires have lost pressure, and may also need a tire rotation as the tread wears down
• Check your A/C: If you haven’t used your A/C all winter, it’s a good idea to check and see that the vents still blow cold air.
• Check your brakes: It’s always a good idea to make sure your brakes are in good working order
• Check your windshield wipers: As spring showers approach, make sure you have a fresh set of wipers this spring
• Battery: Keep an eye on your battery this spring, as temperature changes reduce its lifespan, leaving you more susceptible to getting stuck

Just a few minutes of inspecting your car can tell you what it needs going into the spring, ensuring your safety and the longevity of your Chevy. Schedule your next service appointment with Ressler Chevy today.

As the roads thaw, we always get asked when to switch from winter tires to all-season tires. Usually, the answer depends, but there are some signs we keep an eye out for. While not an exact science, most tire manufacturers recommend switching from winter tires to all-season tires when daytime and nighttime temperatures are above 45 degrees. It’s important to switch to your summer tires as the weather warms because winter tires are softer and less durable. While that’s perfect for driving in cold weather, in warm weather, it causes your winter tires to degrade more quickly. Conversely, all-weather tires harden in cold weather, which is why winter tires are a popular choice in Montana. If you use all-season tires through the winter, spring is a great time to get a tire rotation, as we want to ensure the wear on your tread remains even, so you get the most from your tires. 

Driving through thick Montana snow and ice can cause all sorts of damage to your Chevrolet. Sure, damage like cracked windshields and chipped paint are more obvious signs of a hard winter, but during a post-winter damage inspection, we pay close attention to your undercarriage. As your car scrapes across snow and ice for half the year. That can bring moisture to get trapped and cause your car to rust or even cause damage to seals and paint. At Ressler Chevy, our factory-trained technicians have decades of experience working on all sorts of Chevys, and our expertise ranges from everyday maintenance like seasonal tire swaps to more in-depth repairs. All our repairs and maintenance components come straight from our OEM Chevy parts center, ensuring you get warranty-backed parts with every repair.