Cadillac EV Service near Naperville, IL

Electric vehicles are not the same as gas-powered vehicles, but they share various features that can make them similar. Their general services may vary a bit but when it comes to cosmetic and part maintenance EVs require the same amount of care. Visit Heritage Cadillac near Naperville, IL, to participate in our Cadillac EV services. Have you recently purchased the Cadillac LYRIQ or are you doing research on what you need to know before buying an EV? We have prepared this overview so you're better informed about how to protect your electric investment! 

Tires and Brakes

All vehicles drive atop tires, and need brakes to stop. Because of this, you should still be performing general brake pad replacements and fluid changes to ensure you're coming to stops effectively. And tires are still expensive components to replace so you should schedule an appointment to get a tire rotation or wheel alignment to maintain your tread. Now, if you change your tires based on the seasons, you should also be replacing them every time the temperature drops or rises above the 45 degrees stipulated by wheel companies. Brake pad replacements should be performed every 10,000 miles while wheel alignments should take place once a year. 

Cabin Air Filter 

Are you someone that suffers from seasonal allergies? This can cause discomfort when you're driving and on flare-up days where you desperately need to leave your house, it's best to be safe than sorry. Protect your nose and get your cabin air filter changed out when it reaches the end of its lifespan. Not only does this prohibit allergens from invading your interior but it also keeps harmful smog and other damaging particles away from others. These pollutants can exacerbate pre-existing respiratory conditions in yourself and others who are joining you on Aurora Avenue. We suggest you schedule an appointment to get your LYRIQ's air filter changed out every 15,000 miles. 

Drivetrain and Battery Care

Now, the biggest difference between cars like the XT6 SUV and the LYRIQ full-size electric SUV is that the LYRIQ does not have a gas-powered engine. It instead has a battery that is charged to provide you with the driving range needed to take the little ones to the DuPage Children's Museum. Batteries need to be checked to ensure they're not damaged or leaking acid that can be corrosive to other parts. Other EV specific maintenance includes replacement of battery coolant. These components get extremely hot when they're running constantly and in order to keep it at a regulated temperature, most vehicles use a coolant of sorts to balance it out. This liquid can accumulate build-up in the pipes going around your cell so we will drain and replace it if need be. With every Cadillac EV service you will receive a free multi-point inspection to get a better idea of what your model is looking like and when you may need to schedule your next visit to the Service Department of Heritage Cadillac!