Auto Parts To Keep Your Chevy And GMC Trucks And SUVs Running Strong

Auto Parts To Keep Your Chevy and GMC Trucks and SUVs Running Strong

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. While it may sound like just another cliché, it is great advice if you want to keep your truck or SUV on the road and running strong. Looking over your vehicle on a regular basis will help you catch any small problems that need to be addressed now, and prevent them from turning into a larger more expensive ordeal. Ensure that the following auto parts are working properly to keep your vehicle in tip-top shape.

Auto Parts Under the Hood

Ensure your radiator is operating at peak performance especially with a hot summer right around the corner. An unplanned pit stop due to engine overheating will ruin anyone's day. Make sure your radiator hoses are in good shape and aren't showing any sign of deterioration. Since you're already under the hood, take a look at some of the components of the electrical system. The alternator
should be checked to make certain it continues to charge the battery during driving. The ignition coil also needs to be working properly. It is responsible for taking low voltage and converting it to the higher voltage needed to spark the spark plugs. Installing a new set of spark plugs is a great way to ensure the engine is running efficiently. Replace any vacuum hoses that appear brittle or worn. Be sure to check on your brake fluid levels when you check all of your other fluids under the hood.

Fuel System Parts

The fuel system is an overlooked but very important aspect of your vehicle's performance. If you have a carburetor, make sure it is clean and functioning properly. Checking the fuel pump and installing a fresh fuel filter will make sure your engine is getting all the gas it needs. Fuel pump problems may be related to a blown fuse or a bad fuel pump relay.

Exhaust and Emissions Parts

If you find your exhaust manifold is rusty, it may be time for a new one before it starts to leak. A PCV valve (positive crankcase ventilation) is responsible for evacuating gases from inside the engine's crankcase. The older the truck, the more important it is that the PCV valve is working properly as leaking gases increase with the age of the vehicle. The EGR valves helps your vehicle burn fuel more efficiently by recirculating some of the exhaust and putting it through combustion again. This part is essential to the emissions system and must be replaced once it goes bad. Another essential part to the emissions system is the oxygen sensor, which determines if the air fuel mixture is too rich or too lean.

Interior Essentials

Don't neglect the interior of your vehicle. Replace your cabin air filter to keep the air inside your truck fresh and breathable.
Replace that burned-out dome light so you can find that change that fell between the seats. Fixing the all the small interior problems will help restore your truck to it's original glory. You'll make it feel like the first day you drove it off the lot.

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