A Look at the Safety Features of the Chevrolet Blazer
Here at Ed Shults Chevrolet, the Chevrolet Blazer is a midsize SUV that's sought after among our customers for many reasons, such as its impressive safety features. The Blazer is equipped with seven standard airbags, and it was engineered with some of the most innovative driver-assist technologies available.
The Blazer is equipped with Front Pedestrian Braking. This feature acts as an extra set of eyes and warns you when a collision with a pedestrian is possible, and Automatic Emergency Braking can automatically engage hard emergency braking to lessen impact. This SUV has a standard HD Rear Vision Camera that helps you back up with ease, and there's also an available HD Surround View Camera that gives you even more capability to see around the Blazer.
The Blazer has Teen Driver Technology....
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Offers a Strong Sense of Style
At Ed Shults Chevrolet, we know that drivers in Jamestown, NY are looking for vehicles that can offer excellent performance, safety, and new technology, but that also bring a strong sense of style. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 truck was built to take on any job and look good while doing it, whether it’s hauling materials, traversing the city, or weekend adventuring.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners can choose between three different cab sizes when purchasing their truck. The crew cab offers a large back seat, the double cab has a somewhat smaller back seat, and the regular cab has no back seat but leaves more room for an extended truck bed. The truck bed is also available in either short, standard, or long.
These trucks also offer options to fit drivers' personal tastes. The LT Trail Boss M...
Why Having Your Oil Checked Is an Essential Part of Your Winter Car Care
There's never a good time to drive a car that's got low or excessively dirty engine oil. In the winter, however, failing to have your oil checked can diminish your vehicle's performance and may damage your engine. Jamestown motorists can enjoy smooth and reliable engine functioning by making sure that their oil is both topped off and right for the season. At Ed Shults Chevrolet, we want to share two reasons why.
Cold Temperatures Can Make Engine Oil Thicken
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Cold Temperatures Can Make Engine Oil Thicken
Certain engine oils don't always perform well in extremely cold temperatures. In fact, most will thicken significantly as the temperatures drop. Having your oil changed as part of your winter car care will ensure that your engine has got oil with the right viscosity for accommodating any temperature-related changes.
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Side Crashes and the Head
During an IIHS crash safety evaluation from the side of the vehicle, one of the factors that are going to be considered is the head of the occupant. Engineers have taken the initiative to use grease paint as a supplement to head injury measures so that the paint can show them the impact of the crash on the head.
For the crashes where the dummy is hit in the head, there is usually a high measure of head injury. While this is not always the case in these tests, there are cases when the use of video that has been recorded on film at high speed and the grazing contact on the paint is very helpful in identifying of these cases.
One thing to consider is the difference in height of occupants in the real world. The likelihood of an occupant sustaining a head injury can be influenced by the heig...
Pure Elegance of the Chevrolet Equinox
The Chevrolet Equinox is back by popular demand. This compact SUV is daring, highly capable to meet your needs and is vibrant in every sense of the word. Consumers can expect a load of advanced safety features, such as a rearview camera, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Lane Change Alert. In addition to its standard trims, Chevy is offering a Sport Edition trim and Midnight Edition trim. Alexa and smartphone integration are also on the menu.
The outer facade of this machine is majestic from front to rear. The razor sharpness of its exterior is also spellbinding to some degree. Dramatic lines are present and are flowing throughout the body. Chrome has been added to the front grille and around the windows for extra flare. Aerodynamics are also on point, and this body has near-perfect aesthetics....
The Key Differences Between Oversteer and Understeer
If you drive an older car, there is a chance that you could fall victim to either oversteer or understeer. Oversteer occurs when the back wheels lose their grip on the road when you attempt to go around a curve in the road. Understeer occurs when the front wheels lose traction when you attempt to make a turn.
In most cases, excessive speed is responsible for a loss of traction while going around a corner. However, it is also possible to experience understeer while attempting to both turn and hit the brakes at the same time. Oversteer tends to occur when you attempt to accelerate too quickly when entering a bend in the road.
Ultimately, you can typically avoid experiencing loss of traction by going at a speed appropriate for road conditions. This will prevent you from either entering a turn...
Know How to Jump Start Another Car with These Notes from Ed Shults Chevrolet
Whether you have a dead battery in Jamestown, NY or the opportunity arises to help a stranger with theirs, jumper cables can make all the difference in an otherwise hectic situation. Follow the straightforward instructions below to charge another car battery safely using jumper cables.
There will be two red clips and two black clips on the ends of your jumper cables. The first red end goes onto the positive terminal on the working battery; this terminal will be larger and either display a + symbol or POS for identification. Repeat this step with the second red clip on the opposite battery. The first of the black clips will now attach to the negative terminal on the non-working battery, while the last clip gets attached to the strut holding up the hood of the other car.
Once all of your cab...
Hit the Road of Performance with the Chevrolet Equinox
The compact Chevrolet Equinox packs a big punch. With seating for up to five passengers, this premium small SUV boasts a bevy of impressive performance features. Do not miss your chance to see this popular vehicle when you visit us today at Ed Shults Chevrolet in Jamestown, NY.
The Equinox is equipped with a standard 1.5L turbo engine, delivering an EPA-estimated fuel rating of 31 mpg on the highway. Or you can choose to upgrade to the available 2.0L turbo engine, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. This motor delivers 252 horsepower along with 260 lb.-ft. of torque.
The upgraded engine is the best choice if you lead a life of adventure. Once you activate the Tow/Haul driving mode button, the Equinox will enable you to haul up to 3,500 pounds. The LS, LT, and Premier models featu...
Learning More about Motor Oil and Common Myths
It’s incredibly important to change the oil out of your vehicle periodically. If you let particulates and dirt accumulate in your oil, this can end up doing a lot of damage. If you’re not sure how often you should be changing your oil or how to go about it, let Ed Shults Chevrolet share some information regarding common motor oil myths.
Oil changes don’t need to occur every 3,000 miles. We have to take into account the oil that was used for your last oil change and how often you’ve been driving.
Synthetic oil has a lot of benefits, but you can switch to conventional if you would rather use that. A lot of people think you can’t change.
Dark oil isn’t always a bad thing. It may just be that the additives in the oil have begun to take effect.
Items for a Roadside Emergency Kit
Be prepared for the next time that you’re stuck on the side of the road. Whether your engine has stalled, or you are stuck in bad weather, here are some items that Ed Shults Chevrolet recommends you have on hand in your vehicle at all times.
-Road flares will keep people aware of your location. You might be waiting for a tow truck in the dark, but there may also be piles of snow around you that is preventing people from seeing you.
-A bag of sand or kitty litter can be spread down beneath your tires if you’re stuck in a slick area. They provide ample traction on the road to get going again.
-A flashlight can help you assess damage, light the way as you fix your vehicle or flag someone down in the dark hours of the evening.
Quickly Understand Oversteer and Understeer
Today's blog post from Ed Shults Chevrolet will help you drive more safely around Jamestown, NY because it clarifies oversteer, understeer and how to mitigate them.
Both oversteer and understeer result from entering a curve too fast. Oversteer typically occurs in a vehicle that features rear-wheel drive. It involves the tail of the car swinging out of line, which can be quite dangerous. You may have seen oversteer performed by a drift car, but it's best left on racetracks.
Understeer usually occurs in front-wheel-drive vehicles. It can also arise in all-wheel-drive models that default to FWD when driving conditions are normal. If you enter a turn going too fast in one of these vehicles, your front tires can lose contact with the road's surface as you turn them. This causes understeer, whic...
Process for Charging a Car Battery
The process of charging your car battery is not complex as long as you have the proper device. A car charger device will allow you to send amps to the battery without having to jump your car with another running engine.
Once you can clearly see the positive and negative terminals on the battery, pull out the clamps attached to the charger device. The red clamps should be attached to the positive end, which will also have a plus sign. The black clamps go with the negative terminal, but read your device manual to know whether they should be attached or not.
After attaching the clamps to the terminals, plug the charger into an outlet to turn it on. Keep it on until the display indicates that the battery is fully charged up. Avoid any unnecessary accidents by turning off the charger before you...