One of the most crucial maintenance tasks for your vehicle is regularly changing your engine’s oil. Oil cools down the engine and lubricates the moving parts to prevent metal-on-metal wear and tear. Getting an oil change at your local GMC dealer will keep the engine running smoothly for years.

How Often Should You Get an Oil Change at Your GMC Dealership?

The most definitive way to determine the best oil service intervals for your GMC is to check your owner’s manual. The manual specifies the best interval based on your engine type, recommended oil type, and normal operating conditions. Older vehicles that use conventional motor oil generally require an oil service every 3,000 miles.

Newer GMC vehicles have more advanced engines and use fully synthetic oil that has a longer lifespan. These vehicles can go 7,500 to 10,000 miles before requiring an oil service. Confirm with your manual, so you can adhere to the right service intervals. It’s also good to be on the lookout for signs that your oil has degraded, even if the car isn’t yet due for service.

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Are you looking for the best place to get car financing? Apply for a loan through your GMC dealership. Dealership financing is an incredible option for a wide range of buyers, from people with low credit scores to people with perfect ones. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits.

5 Benefits of Getting Car Financing at Your GMC Dealership

1. A Low Credit Score Is No Problem

Is your credit score not in the best shape? That’s completely okay. Having a poor credit history doesn’t mean it’s impossible for you to get a car loan, even if credit unions, banks, and online lenders deny your application. Dealerships frequently offer auto loans to people who don’t have a great credit score, so it’s always worth applying for financing at your dealer.

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Headlights help you navigate in the dark and through stormy weather. They also make sure other drivers can see you coming. Like everything else, headlights don’t last forever. Here are some signs it might be time to visit the GMC dealer for new headlights.

6 Signs Your GMC Needs New Headlights

1. Dim Lights

When your headlights aren’t as bright as they used to be, it’s a clear sign they’re wearing out. Dim headlights can make it tough to see the road ahead and decrease your visibility to other drivers. That isn’t ideal for anyone’s safety. If your once bright lights now only produce a dull glow, it might be time for a change.

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Ideal for both everyday commutes and off-road journeys, the 2024 GMC Terrain is now ready for test drives here at your local GMC dealer.

Rugged Style Meets Modern Tech in the 2024 GMC Terrain at Your GMC Dealer

Trail-Tackling Performance

Under the 2024 Terrain’s hood is a powerful 175-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter engine that not only provides excellent acceleration but also an estimated 26 MPG in combined city-highway mileage. The 9-speed automatic transmission that pairs to this engine provides quiet, seamless shifts at all speeds for smooth rides.

Along with the available all-wheel-drive system, 4-link rear suspension, and rear skid plate, which let you venture through demanding off-road terrains and across slippery surfaces with confidence, there’s also the Traction Selection System, which gives you different driving modes with the push of a button for enhanced performance.

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A dead battery is a major problem. The battery is responsible for supplying the electrical charge that cranks your engine. Without this charge, your car won’t move. Fortunately, you can often jump-start a battery to get your engine started so you can get to us for a battery replacement. As your GMC dealer, we want to tell you the steps in jump-starting your car.

Battery Dead? 6 Steps From Your GMC Dealer on Jump-Starting Your Car

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When you jump-start, you’re transferring electricity from a healthy battery to your dead battery. It’s important to park the car with a healthy battery as close to your car as possible. This places less strain on the jumper cables and also allows the electricity to move faster and with less loss in transmission.

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The 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 HD is now here at your neighborhood GMC dealer and offers unparalleled strength and impressive off-road capabilities while also providing a first-class cabin, as well as these five features that are impressing drivers.

GMC Dealer Picks: 5 Impressive Features of the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 HD

1. A Powerful Diesel Engine

While this edition’s base engine, a 401-horsepower 6.6-liter gas V8, is sure to satisfy most drivers, the other engine option is a turbo diesel that stands out by offering even more strength. Also, a 6.6-liter, the Duramax V8 delivers 470 horsepower alongside 970 pound-feet of torque, which lends the truck an outstanding 22,070-pound maximum towing capacity that’s sure to make working with heavy loads an easy task.

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Taking on both work and play with reliable engine strength and off-road capabilities, the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 is a powerful full-size pickup here at your GMC dealer.

Tackle Any Challenge: The Power of the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 at Your GMC Dealer

Rugged Performance

You’ll find stunning performance in all four of this edition’s engine options, with excellent acceleration and reliable strength provided by the base option, a 310-horsepower 2.7-liter TurboMax engine. If you plan to use this pickup regularly for long-distance journeys, you’ll get the best mileage with the 310-horsepower 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine, which offers an estimated 29 MPG on road trips and a powerful 13,300-pound maximum towing capacity, the best in its class.

Heavy workloads are also no problem with any of these options, though the two V8 engines are ideal for this purpose, with both a 355-horsepower 5.3-liter that generates 383 pound-feet of torque and a 420-horsepower 6.2-liter with 460 pound-feet of torque offered. Off-road terrains don’t stand a chance at stopping this pickup, thanks to the available four-wheel-drive system, 2-inch suspension lift, class-exclusive front and rear electronic-locking differentials, Rancho monotube shocks, and many other trail-tackling features.

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Not sure how to change a tire? While it can be a hiccup in your journey, changing a tire is a fundamental skill that every GMC owner should have. Let’s walk through how to safely and correctly change a tire, courtesy of your GMC dealer.

How to Change a Tire on Your GMC

Step 1: Pull Over Safely

When you encounter a flat, pull over to a level, safe, stable area away from traffic. Turn on your hazard lights to alert other drivers you are stationary. Then, apply the parking brake. This reduces the risk of your vehicle rolling.

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