Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC

Just like any other machine, your vehicle requires constant maintenance in order to remain in tip-top condition. Taking care of little maintenance tasks as the need arises will prevent costly repairs down the road and extend the life of your vehicle. The team at our Lake of the Ozarks car dealership is here to help you stay on top of your standard vehicle maintenance tasks with these simple - but crucial! - reminders. 1. Check Your Own Oil You can always bring your car in for an oil change, but learning to how to check your oil level on your own will help you prevent unnecessary trips to the mechanic. Your vehicle may not actually need to have its oil changed at the 3,000 mile mark, and there's no point in paying for a service you don't need! By learning to check your own oil, you can save your oil changes for when they are actually necessary. 2. Rotate Your Tires We've said this before and we'll say it again - rotating your tires regularly is critical if you ...

Did you know? This week, May 24th-30th 2015, is National Tire Safety Week. Your friends at Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC is here to remind you that keeping your tires in good working condition will not only keep you safe - it can actually save you money at the same time! Are you doing everything you can to make sure your tires are safe and healthy? Here are a few simple suggestions to improving your vehicle's tire safety: 1. Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated Underinflated tires can cause your car's handling and gas mileage to worsen. In normal conditions, tires can lose up to one pound per square inch of air every single month, so it is recommended that you check your tire pressure monthly to ensure optimum performance. Underinflated tires also wear down more quickly and are more likely to need to be replaced sooner. New tires can be expensive, so you will likely want to do everything in your power to prolong your tire's life. 2. Check Your Tire Tread Depth As ti...

We already know this, but the multicolored leaves swirling in front of us on the Lake of the Ozarks roads make it impossible to ignore: fall is officially upon us! The changing leaves serve as reminders of all the other changes that will occur over the next couple of months. The team at Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC in Camdenton is here to help you prepare your vehicle for fall with these simple reminders. 1. Check your tire pressure Air expands and contracts as temperatures rise and fall, which means that your tire pressure will also probably also fluctuate quite a bit over the next month or so. Keep a tire pressure gauge in your glove box for easy access. Don't forget to check the pressure in your spare tire, too! 2. Add antifreeze Like it or not, cold temperatures aren't too far away. Making sure the fluids in your vehicle won't freeze is a crucial step towards preparing for fall and the upcoming winter. 3. Replace your windshield wipers Your wipers are ab...