Types of Truck Bed Liners to Consider for Your Sioux City Adventures
Your pickup truck most likely contains some sort of material inside the bed that protects the structure of the truck. It is also designed to make it easier to utilize. The material that protects the bed of your truck is called a truck bed liner, and there are a couple of different types. Let's compare the two.
Spray On: A spray on liner is applied to the bed of the truck. After it dries, you can load cargo without hesitation. The spray on bed liner becomes part of the truck and cannot be removed, though another layer can be sprayed over it if need be.
Drop In: A drop in bed liner is a large piece of liner that is installed into the bed of your vehicle. You can have this liner removed and replaced in the future.
If you would like to see either option, stop down to our Chevrolet dealership ...
The Pros and Cons of Having a Tonneau Cover on Your Truck Bed
The staff at Knoepfler Chevrolet wants to help you be more aware of all the reasons why you may need to consider installing a new tonneau cover on your truck bed. The tonneau cover acts as a shield for all the damage from the sun's rays and inclement weather. Not only is the surface of the bed protected, but so are all of the items you store in your truck.
No one will be able to see what you are hauling in your truck when it is locked under the tonneau cover. Things are less likely to disappear because no one can see what is in your truck to begin with. The only real disadvantage to having the tonneau cover on the back of the truck is you need to keep taking it off if you plan on carrying anything taller than the side rails.
Schedule maintenance appointments at our Sioux City, IA Chevrole...
Synthetic or Regular Motor Oil - Which is Better?
Drivers are often concerned about whether their vehicle needs synthetic motor oil or conventional motor oil. If you have concerns, stop at Knoepfler Chevrolet and speak with our technicians. They'll answer all your questions and explain the ins-and-outs of motor oil.
First and foremost, you should always use the type of motor oil that's recommended in your vehicle's owner's manual. The type of motor oil you should use is more dependent on what your vehicle requires than on what type is better. Motor oil can be synthetic, synthetic blend, conventional or high-mileage motor oil. Each type has its own benefits and will work best with certain vehicles.
When your vehicle is ready for a motor oil change, call for an appointment or visit us in Sioux City, IA. We offer many types of motor oil and...
Signs That Your Tires Need Replacement
Your vehicle's tire pressure levels come recommended at a certain level for a reason: to preserve tire tread life and make your ride safer. Here are a few signs that your car tires need to be replaced.
Too much air in the tires will make it very hard to control your heavy vehicle on slick roads because less of the tread is actually gripping the road surface. Not only that, the tread will wear faster in the middle of the tire and reduce the tire life tremendously. When the car tires are under-inflated, now there is too much tread contacting the road. In addition to it being harder to handle the car because of all that added friction, you increase the risk of a tire blowout when traveling at higher speeds.
Get over to Knoepfler Chevrolet in Sioux City, IA so we can give all the tires a com...
The Tools You'll Need to Change a Flat Tire
Having a flat tire on the road is an inconvenience that happens to most drivers at least once. Knowing how to change a flat won't help, though, if you don't have a proper set of tools for changing a tire.
Most vehicles today include at least an emergency spare tire, sometimes called a "doughnut." It's important to make sure your spare has enough air pressure periodically, so it can serve its purpose when you need it. You'll also need to keep a car jack and a tire iron with the spare. Consider investing in a pneumatic jack and spinning tire iron to make changing tires faster.
At Knoepfler Chevrolet, our automotive technicians can help you with any questions you may have about staying safe and being prepared to change a flat tire. Be sure to bring your vehicle in to our service center if yo...
The New Chevrolet Malibu: Impressive Safety Features
What makes the Chevrolet Malibu a popular mid-size car year after year? Maybe it has to do with the impressive list of safety features packed into the vehicle!
Each Chevrolet Malibu comes with the Standard Rear Vision Camera feature, helping to make driving in reverse easier and safer. Whether pulling out of a parking spot at the supermarket or exiting your own driveway, now you can use the full screen on the dash to see exactly what is behind you before moving in reverse.
The Lane Departure Warning feature protects the driver in the event the car drifts outside the lane lines. If this occurs, the steering wheel begins to vibrate until the driver takes action to get the car back into the lane and out of trouble.
Should You Service Your Chevrolet at the Dealership?
Here at Knoepfler Chevrolet, we know that you may dread car repairs. We hear you! Repairs can get expensive, and just the thought of not having free access to your car while it's being repaired tends to put a little stress on drivers. What can we do to help alleviate some of those stresses so that you'll consider routine service for your car, truck, or SUV?
Having your car serviced at your local dealership can greatly reduce the some of the stress associated with being separated from your vehicle during repairs. Most dealerships provide you with a shuttle, loaner vehicle, or a comfortable waiting lounge so that you won't have to worry about arranging transportation. Also, the employees that work for dealerships are proficient in working on your particular make and model, unlike the local ...
Should You Service Your Chevrolet at the Dealership?
Here at Knoepfler Chevrolet, we know that you may dread car repairs. We hear you! Repairs can get expensive, and just the thought of not having free access to your car while it's being repaired tends to put a little stress on drivers. What can we do to help alleviate some of those stresses so that you'll consider routine service for your car, truck, or SUV?
Having your car serviced at your local dealership can greatly reduce the some of the stress associated with being separated from your vehicle during repairs. Most dealerships provide you with a shuttle, loaner vehicle, or a comfortable waiting lounge so that you won't have to worry about arranging transportation. Also, the employees that work for dealerships are proficient in working on your particular make and model, unlike the local ...
The Value of Topping off Your Gas Tank
The winter months are long and very cold here in Sioux City, IA. What people don't realize is that when you let your gas tank run very low, you could be harming your vehicle. We here at Knoepfler Chevrolet know all about the myths regarding low fuel levels and how it can be beneficial for your gas mileage numbers.
This is completely a myth, and actually it is much more beneficial to keep your gas level as high as you can in order to keep your vehicle running and to protect the fuel lines. The last thing you want to happen is for your vehicle to run out of gas on the side of the road during a blizzard. This would leave you stranded, waiting for help.
Also, low levels of fuel will allow for ice to build up in your fuel lines and cause damage to your vehicle that will require some costly rep...
Don't Overdo Your Oil Maintenance
If you have been driving for a while, then chances are that you remember the old 3,000 mile oil change rule. This has long been the rule of thumb that we all followed when it came to engine oil maintenance. However, this old way of thinking isn't necessarily 100% true anymore. Many changes have been made over years to both engines and engine oils, which can now allow them to go much further on a single oil change than ever before.
Many drivers are now able to go anywhere from 5,000 miles between oil changes all the way up 7,500 miles depending on the age of the vehicle and the type of oil that they are using. But if you are simply more comfortable with keeping your 3,000 mile oil change routine, then there certainly is nothing wrong with that. However, if you do choose to increase the len...
What is a Move Over Law and Why Should You Follow it?
At Knoepfler Chevrolet, we want to do everything we can to keep our roadways safe. One of the things we want to tell everyone about is what is known as a move over law. It is reported that over 200 roadside workers are killed while working on the roads. Another 150 or more U.S. law enforcement officers have been killed since 1997 from being struck by vehicles along the roadsides. As a result, all 50 states have adapted these move over laws.
Move Over laws protects tow truck drivers in all 50 states. Let's help keep our drivers safe. #SDMO pic.twitter.com/KgZY2p83H8
— AAA (@AAAauto) July 12, 2017Over 70 percent of drivers have never even heard of these laws. It is simple to keep roadside workers and law enforcement officers safe by moving over when you see them on the roadside. Doing this w...
Be Prepared to Add Traction
When you are traveling around the Sioux City, IA area this winter, you want to travel prepared. You should always travel with an emergency kit in your Chevrolet truck or SUV at all times, but you should also bring some sand, cat litter, or salt as well. Why does the Knoepfler Chevrolet Co. team recommend these products?
These items will help you to get out of a slippery situation. Each product offers unique benefits, but all three - used in any combination - will give you some traction when you are stuck. Sand works really well to provide traction on icy surfaces. Salt does as well because it melts the ice or snow, but keep in mind that salt also tends to rust metal. You will need to have your car cleaned if it comes into contact with salt. Cat litter is another good choice to add much-nee...