With a few exceptions, powertrain warranties don't cover regular maintenance like engine tuneups and tire rotations. Some automakers include roadside assistance with their bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranties, while others have separate policies. In terms of practicality, the Soul has more cargo room — 61. Note that most Chevrolet have an oil pressure gauge next to the speedometer - this gauge does not tell you what your oil level is, however the video above will show you how check the oil level in your 2015 Chevrolet Trax. When you change your own oil, you know that you are putting quality oil in your Trax and that the filter is being changed too. Ended up going elsewhere, which was a shame because my mother was assisting me and actually ended up purchasing a car for herself in addition to myself! If the oil in your Trax is dirty or smells like gasoline, you probably need an oil change.
Bumper-to-bumper warranties typically expire faster than powertrain warranties. What is a Powertrain warranty? The Trax utilizes an extremely fuel efficient 1. There is only one engine and transmission choice available for the 2015 Trax, but Chevrolet has chosen the drivetrain wisely. This V8 is also available for decrease trims, only with the 6-speed auto. Malibu design changes brought closer to the larger Chevrolet Impala, one of the best-looking car in its class. The crew cab provides total-sizing rear doors and pairs with the standard mattress or a smaller 5-feet-8-inches bed.
Picking 1 typically comes down to price, rewards, feature units, and company customer loyalty. Despite its diminutive displacement, this engine makes 138 hp, plenty to pull the relatively light Trax along at a brisk pace when coupled to the standard 6-speed automatic transmission. If your Trax is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Trax. Model overview: There is only one engine and transmission choice available for the 2015 Trax, but Chevrolet has chosen the drivetrain wisely. Each model uses the same 138-horsepower, turbocharged 1.
Often called a basic warranty or new-vehicle warranty, a bumper-to-bumper policy covers components like air conditioning, audio systems, vehicle sensors, fuel systems and major electrical components. With decent ground clearance and available all-wheel drive, the Trax won't stumble over its self the moment the road gets a bumpy and unpaved, but it's also small enough to fit into tight parking spots and to make its way down narrow streets. If it is extremely low again, have your mechanic take a look before driving it much more. This enables Malibu to act as a Wi-Fi hotspot, which allows computers, smartphones and tablets to access the Internet, as long as there is a 4G connection. .
Checking the oil in a Trax is fairly easy and should be done once a month. Setting the Trax apart from many of its competitors, are its turbocharged engine and its high levels of interior equipment, including a standard 7-inch color touch screen. Safety The Chevrolet Trax has not yet been crash-tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Therefore we typically like this reduced-priced Chevy variation, also. The Mazda3 hatchback offers similar mileage with an automatic transmission 31-33 mpg, depending on which engine is selected , similar cargo space 47.
I prefer this transmission to many of the continuously variable automatic transmissions on the market in terms of responsiveness and behavior. However, the distance between front and rear wheels on the Malibu, which is known as the wheelbase, shorter than the other midsize sedans, giving the profile a bit awkward. Make sure your engine is cold when you check the oil in your Trax. Spoke to Diane from online sales to get some additional pics before I drove 2 hrs to see the car. This also gets automakers out of the business of trying to be one step ahead of smartphones, app developers and Google.
Read also: 2015 Chevrolet Trax Interior Features The Chevy Trax cabin is a couple of degrees less luxurious than its platform-partner Buick Encores. Which means this Chevrolet variation, with its signature twin-port grille, notable bowtie logo, swept-back again headlamps, taut body lines, apparent tire arches and vertical tail lamps flanking its tailgate, manufactured a lot better first perception. In addition to checking the oil level, you also want to look at the condition of the oil when you have the dipstick out. Gently packed close to town, or on relatively toned highways, it can feel peppy sufficient despite its unimpressive 9. If it isn't printed on the oil cap, check your owners manual for the exact type before adding new oil. I walked out and found a great deal at another local Honda dealership that treated me much better.
The Mazda and Honda cars are not yet on sale as of this writing, and the Juke will be updated for the 2015 model year. Some automakers include free scheduled maintenance for items such as oil changes, air filters and tire rotations. For roughly the same price, the Trax also faces competition from other small cars, in particular the Subaru Impreza and Mazda3. The typical cab seats three and might combine with a 6. The front seats could be a bit more supportive. If you notice that the oil level in your Trax is extremely low or empty, fill it up and check it again the next time you drive.