2016 Chevrolet Equinox Maintenance

Take care of your Chevrolet Equinox and it'll take care of you. With proactive maintenance, you could hit 200,000 miles (or beyond!) in your Equinox. So, you want to care for your car, but you’re not sure when to get certain services. Instead of waiting for an issue to arise with your Equinox, you can stay ahead of problems before they even begin. Just follow your 2016 Chevrolet Equinox maintenance schedule!

Chevrolet knows your vehicle inside and out (they made it, after all!), so they’ve designed this schedule with your car’s unique needs in mind. Depending on driving conditions and climate in your area (as well as other contributing factors, like your personal travel habits), your car’s scheduled maintenance needs may vary; however, there’s a good chance that your vehicle’s recommended maintenance services will include fluid exchanges, filter changes, new brake pads, oil changes, and tire rotations. Keeping up with routine service appointments is a great way to keep your Equinox running for longer, keep you safer on the road, and prevent common 2016 Chevrolet Equinox problems.

Bring your 2016 Chevrolet Equinox to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services and a skilled technician will start the appointment with a Courtesy Check. A Courtesy Check helps "set the stage" for your service and catch any small problems before they turn into big repairs. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your Equinox’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 2016 Chevrolet Equinox? Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. Yours may need to be replaced sooner depending on your driving habits and climate. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your Chevrolet Equinox battery, and so can frequent short drives. While you could wait until your battery fails and you hear the dreaded "click," you're better off replacing it before then! If you keep driving on a battery that can't hold a charge, you run the risk of being stranded when your battery finally gives out (and no one can predict where that might be!). Your Chevrolet Equinox could quickly go from being a trusty ride to a source of stress in a matter of minutes.

Staying on schedule for battery replacements and motor oil changes can help your 2016 Chevrolet Equinox's engine run smoother. To learn how often Chevrolet recommends you have the oil changed in your 2016 Equinox, check out the information table at the beginning of this page. Keep in mind that your oil change interval could be different given your driving style and climate. Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to know when to change your oil. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 2016 Chevrolet Equinox.

Routine upkeep for your Chevrolet Equinox suspension and steering system can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. That's important if you plan on taking the road less traveled! Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, provide the appropriate Chevrolet Equinox steering and suspension services. This can include things like power steering fluid replacement, wheel alignment adjustments, replacement of struts and wheel bearings, and ball joint lubrication. Components within your Chevrolet Equinox's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you fall behind on routine Chevrolet Equinox maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), you might find yourself with a hot mess on your hands – quite literally. A damaged A/C system is never fun, and an overheated engine can cause significant issues (like a total car breakdown!). Our technicians have you covered there, too, with the tools and expertise to care for your entire Chevrolet Equinox cooling, heating, and climate control system. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Chevrolet Equinox? We got it. A/C smelling musty? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 2016 Chevrolet Equinox maintenance.

We can help you keep your vehicle (and your life!) running smoothly. Many of our locations have weekend and evening hours for your convenience.