When you need a car service in Lebanon, PA, your Chevy dealer is here to help. All our technicians are Chevy-trained, making them experts in providing the level of care and attention your vehicle deserves. We want to tell you about some of the types of car maintenance we provide.
Need Car Service in Lebanon, PA? Get Expert Car Maintenance at Your Chevy Dealer
Hard Brake Pedal
When you push down on your brake pedal, you expect to feel resistance, and the resistance increases as you press harder on the pedal. The resistance is caused by the pressurized brake fluid, which forces the brakes to engage and stop your vehicle. A hard brake pedal is different, as it provides too much resistance and forces you to strain to make the brakes work.
This unnecessary effort is tiring and potentially dangerous, as you can’t easily engage the brakes when needed. The resistance is caused by a brake pedal booster failure. The booster is designed to supply 10x the force you apply, making the brakes easy to engage. It uses a vacuum to generate this additional force, and damage to the vacuum prevents the booster from working. We’ll examine the booster, and replace it so your brakes will work effectively again.
Thermostat Replacement
The thermostat is part of the cooling system and controls the release of coolant. When the engine temperature reaches a preset level, the thermostat opens, and coolant is released to be pumped through the engine to reduce its temperature. The thermostat can fail when it gets old, and this will cause it to jam in an open or closed position.
A thermostat that jams open supplies coolant regardless of the engine temperature. This cools the engine, forcing it to use more fuel to achieve combustion. A thermostat that jams closed won’t release coolant, and your cooling system won’t work. The engine temperature will rapidly climb, and it can suffer severe, even permanent damage. We’ll test the thermostat and can quickly install a new one if necessary.
Blocked Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is connected to the exhaust system and converts the dangerous gases produced by combustion into harmless ones. It does this using crushing pressure, extreme heat, and chemical reactions. Gases like carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide are converted into carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide.
Carbon is a byproduct of this conversion process, and it can accumulate and block the exit from the catalytic converter. This forces the gases back into the engine, and the increased pressure from gases can cause your engine to shut down. Our technicians will fix this problem by removing the converter, clearing any blockages, and reinstalling it.
Book your next service by contacting us today at Frederick Chevrolet in Lebanon, PA.
