Tire Pressure Tips

Make sure that you have the correct tire pressure in all five tires. (In case you never noticed, there’s a tire in the trunk.) There’s plenty of debate about what constitutes “correct” tire pressure, but we suggest going by what your vehicle manufacturer recommends, which should be listed on the side of the driver’s door, on the glove compartment door, or in the owner’s manual. Don’t confuse the “maximum tire pressure” listed on the sidewall of the tire with the “recommended tire pressure” provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle. While it’s okay to inflate your tires to the “maximum tire pressure” number, “Recommended tire pressure” is the ideal pressure you want in your tires. If you’re carrying an extra heavy load, follow the recommendation for “heavy loads,” which is usually listed in the manual that came with your mother-in-law. (Or your car’s owner manual.)

Ready for some more high-school physics? Remember that tire pressure will increase as the outside air temperature rises. In fact, tire pressure will go up approximately one pound for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit. So, tires that were at 35 PSI back in January when you drove to the slopes could easily be closing in on 45 pounds on a hot July day at the beach. Under some conditions that increase in pressure is enough to blow the tire! If nothing else, a tire that’s overinflated will wear prematurely and will cause the car to handle and brake poorly. Don’t count on your electronic tire pressure monitoring system to alert you to an overinflated tire, either — the warning light will only get illuminated when a tire’s air pressure is too low, not too high.

By the way, while you’re out there checking the air in those tires, toss that stupid pencil-style pressure gauge in the dumpster where it belongs and get an accurate, dial-type gauge.

You also have to remember friction. As you drive, there’s friction between the tires and the road. Friction means heat — and heat means an increase in tire pressure. So, here’s what to do about your car’s tire pressure: Check the tire pressure before you start driving. If the recommended pressure is 35 PSI, for example, it means 35 PSI before you start driving. If you check the tire pressure when you stop to get gas two hours later, it will be much higher than 35 PSI. If you check it at this point—after you’ve been driving–there is no way to know what the correct tire pressure should be. You’ll be tempted to let air out of the tires, because the tire pressure will be greater than 35 PSI. Do not do this, because the tires will be under inflated.

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How it Works Automatic Parking Assist Video

The technology uses sensors on the front and rear bumpers to detect the width and depth of parallel and reverse right-angle parking spaces to provide hands-free parking help.

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How it Works Automatic Parking Assist Video — The SS Chevrolet sedan offers standard Automatic Parking Assist, a technology that uses sensors on the front and rear bumpers to detect the width and depth of parallel and reverse right-angle parking spaces to provide hands-free parking help.

The system can detect obstacles, gauge the size of a parking space, assess distance to the curb and calculate optimum steering angles for each parking space. The driver, following instructions on the Driver Information Center, controls the accelerator and brake while the Automatic Parking Assist controls the steering. Signals sent from the sensors in the bumpers to the electric power steering rack allow the vehicle to steer itself into the space.

For parallel parking, the driver pulls alongside a parking space until the vehicle’s rear bumper passes the rear wheel of the car parked in front of the open space. The driver then shifts into reverse and the car steers itself into the space. The backup camera provides a visual indication of how close the SS is to surrounding cars.

The reverse perpendicular parking process works in a similar way. The driver presses the Automatic Park Assist button twice and follows instructions in the Driver Information Center to safely park the vehicle.

How it Works Automatic Parking Assist Video. Hope you enjoyed this post!

How It Works Chevrolet Automatic Parking Assist from Ron Westphal Chevy

OnStar 4GLTE cost reduced

General Motors is reducing the cost of its OnStar 4G LTE data plans by up to 50%, the automaker said today.

Since 2014, most GM models have come with 4G LTE Wi-Fi connection if owners subscribe to OnStar after a three-month trial period, which is free along with 3 gigabytes of data use. After that, OnStar packages range from $200 to $350 a year.

What changes now is that a 1-gigabyte-per-month plan drops from $20 to $10. A 4-gigabyte plan now costs $40, and a 10-gigabyte-per-month plan comes down from $80 to $40.

“As more people embrace the technology, it brings down the cost of entry for all users,” said Laura Keck, OnStar’s subscriber marketing manager. “With these lower prices, we expect even more customers to use 4G LTE connectivity.”

GM partners with AT&T to deliver the in-vehicle connectivity.

OnStar 4GLTE cost reduced. Yay!

If you are looking for a vehicle with 4GLTE, please visit our website or drop by our showroom. Thanks!

For more information on the new plans and pricing, go to www.onstar.com/us/en/4glte-subscriber.html.

What is Meet Graham?

MEET GRAHAM IS THE ONLY PERSON DESIGNED TO SURVIVE ON OUR ROADS.

Meet Graham is an awesome website experience created by a group of incredibly talented folks.

Graham is a fictional human character created to withstand an automobile accident. Graham is interesting and educational. Discover just how modified your body would have to be to withstand a severe impact. You owe it to yourself to VISIT GRAHAM’S WEBSITE.

In case you are NOT Graham, Westphal Chevy offers a wide variety of 5-star safety rated cars, trucks, vans, suv’s and crossovers. Visit Westphal Chevy ONLINE or drop by our showroom.

2016 Colorado Trail Boss Bonus Tag Walk Around

good through July 31st, 2016. See/drive this awesome truck in person at Ron Westphal Chevy.

Whether it’s on the town or off-road, Colorado offers new special editions to help you find even more adventure. Catch every wave with the Colorado Shoreline, make new trails with the Z71 Trail Boss, or take on the night with the new Z71 Midnight Edition or LT Midnight Edition. When it comes to customization, there’s a Colorado for everyone.

The 2016 Z71 Trail Boss builds on the fit and functionality of the 2015 version. Bold and trail-ready, the new Z71 Trail Boss features Black 17-inch wheels wrapped in aggressive Goodyear DuraTrac® tires and a new sport bar with LED lighting, meaning that your adventures don’t need to end at sundown.

Z71 Trail Boss Includes:

Sport bar with LED trail lighting
17-inch Black painted wheels
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac^®265/65R17 all-terrain tires

Black 3-inch round rocker steps
Spray-on bedliner
Black Chevrolet bowtie emblems

Black fender flares
All-weather floor mats with Z71 logo

2016 Colorado Trail Boss Bonus Tag Walk Around — 2016 CHEVY COLORADO TRAIL BOSS WESTPHAL CHEVY

Chevrolet Presents Colorado Diesel Midnight Edition to All-Star Game MVP Eric Hosmer

The 2016 Ted Williams All-Star Game Most Valuable Player, Eric Hosmer, chose a Chevrolet Colorado Diesel Midnight Editi.on during the MVP award ceremony presented by Chevrolet at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday night.

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Chevrolet Colorado Diesel Midnight Edition

Source: Chevrolet

How to find the right used car

How to find the right used car:

How to find the right used car.

Don’t rule out ugly.

Have you ever bought an article of clothing that looks absolutely fantastic on you…but doesn’t have much hangar appeal? The Golden Rule Try It Before You Buy It applies to cars too. Don’t rule out a used vehicle until you’ve driven it. After all, you are going to spend most of your time inside the vehicle driving it, not standing on the outside staring at it.

So even if the vehicle isn’t the most attractive…when you’re behind the wheel you barely see the vehicle’s exterior.

Ok, so you might see a little of the hood…but that’s only a tiny bit. And, how much do you really care if the tail lights look a little weird or the hub caps are the wrong shape? What really matters is how you feel when you are driving it. Is is comfortable? Does it have the features you wanted? Does it handle well? How does driving it make you feel?

How to find the right used car:

Is it the color?

There are some folks that feel gold, white or silver metallic are conservative exterior vehicle colors. Even if you prefer a darker color, don’t rule out a lighter shade. The golds and silvers out there look a lot cleaner for a lot longer than dark blues and blacks. How much money will you save if you only need to wash your car once a month instead of once a week? Lighter color vehicle exteriors (including white) hide dirt and dust much better than their darker counterparts. And the interiors of lighter colored vehicles remain cooler versus darker exterior colors.

And there again, while you are driving the car you can barely see the exterior. So if the interior is in great shape with the features you want and it drives really well… don’t rule it out just because it’s not your favorite exterior hue.

Still not 100% sure? Ask to keep the vehicle for an extended test drive or take it overnight. Ron Westphal Chevrolet encourages you to spend quality time in your potential new vehicle prior to your purchase.

1996 Corvette Sale Ron Westphal Chevrolet

1996 Corvette Sale Ron Westphal Chevrolet! Why not have fun this summer in this Vintage true American Muscle Coupe.

1996 Corvette Sale Ron Westphal Chevrolet in Aurora, IL

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TIRE MAINTENANCE VIDEO | WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

Stop by the Ron Westphal Chevy service department and we’ll be happy to check your tires at no charge.

Ron Westphal Chevy Service Hours: Mon-Fri 7 am to 7 pm and Sat 8 am to 4 pm. No appointments need for oil changes-call us at 630-898-9630 for wait times or to schedule service online.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT VIDEO | HOW YOUR VEHICLE DRIVES

Need an alignment? No problem. Call us now at 630-898-9630 or schedule your service appointment online.