Keeping Your Chevy and GMC Engines Cool During Hot Southern Summers When the summer sun beats down on Middle Tennessee, the temperature under your vehicle’s hood can climb to punishing levels. The combination of high ambient temperatures and heavy humidity puts an immense strain on your engine’s cooling system, especially if you are hauling heavy…
Finding the Closest Chevrolet Dealership to Shelbyville When local drivers ask me about finding the closest Chevrolet dealership to Shelbyville, I always point directly to our showroom floor at 2006 N Main St, which sits right in the heart of the community. Anyone searching for our services will find our showroom easily accessible, without needing…
As a Service Director with over a decade of experience helping horse owners prep their rigs at Newton Chevrolet GMC, I know that getting ready for the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration requires more than just loading up your gear. Hauling heavy livestock trailers puts immense demand on your truck’s engine, transmission, brakes, and suspension….
Brake fluid serves as the vital link between your foot on the pedal and the mechanical force that stops your vehicle. In a modern hydraulic system, this fluid is incompressible, allowing it to transmit force instantly from the master cylinder to the brake calipers or wheel cylinders. Without maintaining the integrity of this fluid, the…
Working in the service department for over 10 years, I have seen every kind of brake issue imaginable. One thing I always tell customers is that your braking system is the most critical safety feature on your vehicle, yet it is often the most misunderstood. While most people know they need new brake pads when…
Transmission fluid is the lifeblood of your vehicle’s drivetrain, serving as a multifunctional hydraulic fluid that enables your car to move. Unlike engine oil, which primarily lubricates moving parts to reduce friction, transmission fluid must also act as a coolant and a power-transfer medium. Inside an automatic transmission, this fluid provides the pressure required to…
Winter is coming, but there’s no need to fear whether your car is up for the challenge of colder temperatures, wintry precipitation, or frozen roads. In order to get your car ready for winter, we’re here with a few tips as well as a coupon that puts all the tips together to make sure you…
Taking your car to the service lane might be a chore, but the leadership at Newton Chevrolet GMC are looking to change that experience for their customers. From friendly faces, to rotating coupons and special service days, and New Owner workshops, the service drive at Newton Ford should be a place that people want to…
Every vehicle engine requires a mixture of fuel and air to operate properly. Without air, the fuels can’t burn and provide the energy needed to power the engine. The air that is used by the engine needs to be cleaned otherwise dirt, dust, and debris accumulates and can cause poor engine performance. If dirt and…
With warmer weather right around the corner, now is the perfect time to remove the grime and rubbish of winter from your vehicle’s interior. Here are four things you can do to get your ride in shape for spring. Clear out the clutter Check your vehicle’s floors and throw out any trash that may have…