The iconic Chevrolet Blazer is one of the most capable and sportiest vehicles in its class of mid-size SUVs. This popular vehicle is now available for you to tour when you visit us at our inviting showroom at Mangino Chevrolet in Amsterdam, NY.

The 2021 Chevrolet Blazer earned a coveted five-star crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), proving Chevy’s commitment to safety. The Blazer comes with a host of standard and available safety and security features that allow you to customize your SUV to suit your needs.

New to 2021, the Safety Assist package is now standard on the 2LT, 3LT, RS, and Premier trims. This package boasts automated emergency braking to stop your Blazer when you are not fast enough to react, automatic high-beams to safely illuminate the road in front of you, front pedestrian detection with alerts, and the intuitive lane-keeping assist function.

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Among our team at Mangino Chevrolet in Amsterdam, NY, some people love winter. Others dread it. We all agree that winter is hard on our cars. Fortunately, our service department team has great, simple car care tips for winter. Here are four they asked us to pass on to you.

New Winter Tires

Consider investing in winter or all-season tires if you don’t already have some. Their design, tread depth, and flexibility enhances traction of roads that are wet, icy, cold, and slick. Check tire pressure weekly. Optimal tire pressure ensures the best possible traction. It prevents wear on your tire treads.

Keep Fuel Tank Half Filled

We hope you don’t get stuck somewhere, but winter is the season it’s most likely. Just in case you have wait for repairs or rescue, keep your fuel tank half filled. Fuel helps power your car’s heating system indirectly, so a half-full tank keeps you comfortable and toasty when necessary.

Be Mindful of Windshield Wipers

Keep your windshield wipers in a raised position if you park outdoors in Amsterdam. This keeps them from getting stuck to your windshield. Also, please remove ice from your windshield with an ice scraper as opposed to your windshield wiper blades.

Seal it With Wax

Your car takes a beating in winter. A polymer wax coating gives it a layer of protection that shields it against ice, cold, dirt, and salt.

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It’s already easy to get distracted when driving around Amsterdam, but we’ve gathered a few simple steps you can follow to minimize the distractions on your daily commute.

First of all, make sure your hands are on the wheel and off of your phone. Driving is not the time for multitasking; any calls, texts, or emails can wait until you’ve safely arrived at your destination. One alternative is to ask a passenger to check your phone for you; just remember to keep your eyes on the road.

Another simple way to minimize distractions while driving is to limit the number of passengers in the vehicle. When there are too many people in the car, it leads to unnecessary activity and noise that distracts the driver. This is an excellent tip for parents of young or new drivers. Setting a passenger limitation ensures they won’t have extra distractions while growing accustomed to the driving experience.

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In general, if there are sounds, smells or sensations coming from your car that are out of the ordinary, you should have it checked out. It can be hard to determine what is causing these problems, and even your brake light coming on does not necessarily mean that your brake is the problem. However, this and other signs could indicate that you need a brake repair.

For example, if your car starts tugging to one side when you use the brake pedal or if you feel vibrations in the steering wheel or pedal, your brakes could be wearing out. Another sign that parts of your brake could need repair or replacement is a grinding or high-pitched noise when you brake.

You should immediately pull over in Amsterdam, NY if there is a burning smell. At Mangino Chevrolet, we can inspect your vehicle and let you know if it’s safe to get back on the road.

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We see hazardous oversteering and understeering instances when we drive throughout Amsterdam, NY’s region, so we hope you’ll take today’s tips from Mangino Chevrolet to heart.

As a vehicle goes through a turn faster than the roadway’s conditions can accept, it can oversteer or understeer. If the vehicle features rear-wheel-drive components, it will likelier oversteer. Also known as fishtailing, oversteering includes a car’s rear end swerving. If you drive a front-wheel-drive auto, you’re more likely to encounter an understeering incident. In such a case, though you have turned your steering wheel, your front end will continue on a straight path.

If you’re ever in either situation, you can potentially avoid an accident. We recommend that you calmly slow your vehicle. Avoid your gas pedal and your brake pedal. Instead, straighten your steering wheel. As your vehicle’s speed reduces, your tires should establish new traction. Shortly, you can have complete control of your vehicle again.

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Deciphering the differences between the various warranties that come with your vehicle can be overwhelming. When trying to understand your coverage, you need to learn the key differences between a powertrain warranty and a bumper-to-bumper warranty. The friendly team of associates at Mangino Chevrolet in Amsterdam, NY wants you to be an informed driver who clearly understands the various levels of coverage.

The powertrain is defined as the components that make a vehicle run. This means that a powertrain warranty will generally cover functions such as the engine, crankshaft, pistons, transmission, timing belt and gears, intake and exhaust valves, and the oil pump. Most powertrain warranties last for five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Conversely, a bumper-to-bumper warranty is more comprehensive, including functions such as electronics and systems that are not typically covered under the powertrain. A bumper-to-bumper warranty usually lasts an average of three years or 36,000 miles.

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At Mangino Chevrolet, we think everyone should know to use their jumper cables to start a dead battery. If you encounter another driver in Amsterdam, NY who needs assistance, this knowledge can be a big help. Your battery must have, at minimum, as much voltage as the dead battery.

You’ll need to turn your car off and place both vehicles in neutral or park with your parking brakes on. The red clips on each end of the cables should be attached to the positive battery terminals. One black clip should be attached to your negative terminal, and the other should be attached to unpainted metal on the other car.

You should let your car run for a few minutes, and the other person should try to start theirs. The other person then needs to drive around for at least 15 minutes to recharge their battery.

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.Brake pedals should not be loose, soft, or outright spongey. If brakes feel “weak” or go all the way to the floor, there’s likely a need for immediate attention. Driving with brake pedal problems could lead to a regrettable accident. Why take any risks when an inspection might reveal the extent of any issues?

And remember, the problems could be dire. The troubled brake pedal may result from severe wear in the brake systems, leaking fluid, and other disastrous troubles. So, don’t dismiss atypical brake pedal issues.

Vibrating brake pedals, instances of the vehicle pulling when applying the brakes, or strange, impossible-to-ignore sounds from the braking system should all raise worries. Brakes won’t last forever, and they might tell a driver when somethings wrong. Drivers shouldn’t ignore any warnings.

If there’s something wrong, the service department at Mangino Chevrolet can check things out. We are located in Amsterdam, NY, and the team performs numerous maintenance jobs.

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Does your car have a dash cam? A dashboard camera is one resourceful accessory you will always want to have in your vehicle. The inexpensive piece of hardware will always come in handy to record those road trip moments that you want to have as part of your memories. In addition, dash cams also record and retain the fuel seconds or minutes leading up to an accident, the footage of which may prove crucial in resolving a car accident case.

Your insurance company and the traffic police will find such footage crucial in helping write an accurate post-accident report. A good dash cam will also come in handy in resolving some of the unthinkable insurance frauds, such as pedestrians faking being hit by your car. If you do not have a good dash cam installed in your vehicle, head up to our Amsterdam, NY area dealership and get one within minutes.

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Automotive gaskets are a crucial but often overlooked component of your vehicle. The seasoned techs in Mangino Chevroletservice department in Amsterdam, NY typically change gaskets during major engine work or work on other vehicle components. They get lots of questions about gaskets. We want you to be in the know about your vehicle, so here are the answers to a few of those burning questions about gaskets.

What Exactly Are Gaskets?

Gaskets and seals form a tight, secure interface between moving parts within your car. A gaskets main purpose is to prevent the escape of valuable fluids, such as lubricant, and the ingress of other fluids, debris and dirt. Your car contains hundreds of different types of gaskets and seals. Following are a few of the common types.

Common Types of Gaskets

Differential, cooling system, fuel supply, and engine/transmissions gaskets are a handful of the most common. These are the types of gaskets that the service tech at your Amsterdam, NY Mangino Chevrolet is most likely to replace during major, scheduled maintenance. Replacement times vary by manufacturers recommended service intervals and the amount of wear that your cars gaskets experience.

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