Consumer Review Video - 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L 6 Cyl.
Common problems and easy repairs on a 2006 Trailblazer
The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT is a moderately difficult car to maintain when compared to other similar models. In order to access one of the headlights, you will have to remove the air filter housing first. Most other models make this access much less problematic in comparison. To access the oil drain plug with reliability, you will have to remove a panel first. This can be tough, as you will have to crawl underneath the vehicle in order to complete this repair. The battery is tough to remove on this vehicle. You will need many tools in order to remove the various bolts and components necessary for removing the battery.
Some things are easier on the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT. The brake fluid level is easy to check on this vehicle, as the reservoir is very visible in the engine bay. This allows you to keep an eye on the fluid level regularly. Accessing the fog light is easy to do on this vehicle, as you only have to reach underneath the vehicle for access to the bulb. Checking the oil level is easy to do on this vehicle, as the oil dipstick is easily accessible in the engine bay.
Author
Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road.
Flushing the coolant in your car is not that hard and will extend the life of your engine tremendously - learn how here!
On many cars, the high beam bulb runs at reduced power during the day - check 'em and change 'em!
Sure you can take it in for a $19 lube, but are you OK with a stripped oil pan and cheap parts in return?
Properly inflated tires is the easiest way to improve fuel economy. The right tire pressure is NOT on the side of your tire btw
- Lake Ford helped make these videos
- Feedback
- Download Chevrolet owners manuals
