Part and Components: Fixing and Upgrading Your Vehicle With GM Parts

Cars and Trucks are not just big hunks of metal on four wheels with engines. Cars are a highly intricate system of parts that when connected together in the exact right configuration will lead to something that can allow you the mobility to truly enjoy this vast world of ours. McCluskey Chevy is a brand that is under General Motors or GM for short. GM controls a large share of the automotive industry in the United States, and as such you will find that the majority of Americans will be buying their parts from them. GM parts are also reliable and easy to obtain

The GM Brands

GM runs a large number of automotive brands, so here are a few of the brands that GM will be able to provide you the parts for:

• Buick Parts
• Cadillac Parts
• Chevrolet Parts
• GMC Parts
• Hummer Parts
• Oldsmobile Parts
• Pontiac Parts
• Saturn Parts

Just because GM controls many brands though, doesn’t mean it can’t have a few favorites. These are the four top-selling vehicle brands that fall under GM.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet of Chevy is probably GM’s most versatile and well-known automotive brand. They are a brand that focuses on the everyday driver and as such has gained an extremely loyal following. Their reputation is outstanding with awards and certifications in safety and innovation to spare. Having been around since November of 1911, they are also one of the oldest brands alive today.

GMC

GMC is a brand that focuses only on SUVs and trucks. Their Sierra series has become one of the most popular trucks in the nation. They share much with Chevy, including the year they were founded and many of the mechanical specifications for their vehicles. The GMC Sierra is often even referred to as the brother of the Chevy Silverado.

Buick

Buick is even older than Chevy and GMC dating all the way back to 1899; making them distinct as one of the oldest active American marque of automobiles. They present themselves as a more upscale American automotive brand. They even market the tagline “A luxury car for everyone.” Buick has always been the place to go if you want upscale mobility for low scale pricing.

Cadillac

Cadillac was founded in 1902 in Detroit. They market themselves as a prestigious automotive brand that only sells the most high-class automotive. When it comes to luxury not many, compete with Cadillac.

Parts and Components

How many parts do you think it takes to make a car? 100? 1,000? Well, a single car today can have over 30,000 parts. Now knowing and understanding each and every part or assembly is a bit unrealistic unless you are a professional mechanic, so let’s just start with nine.

The Engine

Starting off simple everyone should know a car has an engine. Made up of hundreds of individual parts it is the heart of any vehicle no matter which type you have. Some common engine types you will see are 4-cylinder, V6, and V8. Some signs that there may be an issue with your engine includes smoking, tapping sounds, and excessive oil consumption. A new engine can cost a few grand to replace so be sure to take it for regular maintenance and lubricate it properly.

The Battery

If you try to turn on your car and it just won’t start, the most likely situation is that the car battery is dead. This can usually be solved which a quick jump. If the jump only works until you turn off your car, it is time for a replacement battery which will cost on average $70.

The Muffler

The muffler is what directs all the exhaust fumes away from the car in addition to reducing the overall noise produced. If your car is starting to sound like a rocket, then odds are that you need muffler replacement. Muffler and exhaust repairs such as welding or fixing broken clamps can cost anywhere from $30-$500.

Spark Plugs

Spark plugs, while tiny, are the part of your car that helps ignite fuel in order to get the engine moving. While not something that is changed regularly, they should be inspected every 80,000 – 100,000 miles.

Fluid Reservoirs

There are four main types of fluids that you will need to know in order to maintain your vehicle. There is motor oil, engine coolant, washer fluid, and brake fluid.

• Motor oil is the most typical type of automotive fluid you will use and is for engine lubrication. An oil change will cost about $30 – $45 for most vehicles if you get it done by a mechanic.
• Engine coolant or antifreeze is to keep the engine temperature within normal operating range and to keep it from overheating and freezing up.
• Brake fluid activates your brakes when you step on the brake pedal by means of hydraulic pressure.
• Washer fluid is what keeps your windshield clean enough to see through, so your vision isn’t impaired.

Oil Dipstick

This is what tells you how much oil your car has left. Luckily, it is pretty easy to locate since it is usually brightly colored and near the top of the motor.

Air Filter

The air filter of a car is essential for your vehicle performance. The air filter should always clean with no dirt or dust on it. While not expensive a new air filter goes a long way in making sure your vehicle performance stays in top form.

Fuse Box

This is the part of your car that will be home to all of your electrical fuses for the headlights, taillights, interior lights, and turn signal. If your car also has an infotainment system, this is also where that power comes from.

Spare Tire and Car Jack

This one seems pretty self-explanatory, but you should always be sure you have a USABLE spare tire in your trunk or under your car. If you aren’t sure where just take a look at the owner’s manual. Also with your spare tire should be a small car jack in order to allow you to change your own blown tire.

Finding the Part and Components You Need

GM parts are luckily easy to find at almost any of your favorite GM brand dealerships such as McCluskey Chevy. No matter what type of GM parts you may need, you can find it here, and for a price we are sure you will be pleased with!