What is an emission service?

Emission system services are typically meant to ensure that your vehicle's emissions components are functioning properly, which can help maintain optimal engine performance and reduce harmful emissions. However, whether you should proceed with the emission service depends on a few factors:

Maintenance Schedule: If the emission service is recommended in your vehicle's maintenance schedule, it's worth considering. Following the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule can help prevent potential issues down the road.

Vehicle Age and Mileage: If your Chevrolet Impala is getting older and has accumulated a significant number of miles, it's more likely that some components of the emission system could benefit from inspection and potential maintenance.

Performance and Efficiency: If you've noticed a decrease in fuel efficiency, a drop in performance, or an increase in emissions, an emission system service might be helpful in addressing these issues.

Local Emission Regulations: Depending on where you live, there might be local emissions regulations that your vehicle needs to comply with. Keeping your vehicle's emission system in good condition can help you meet these requirements.

Dealer Reputation: If you trust your dealer and they have a good track record of providing reliable service, their recommendation might carry more weight.

DIY vs. Professional Service: Some emission system services can be done as part of regular maintenance, such as changing the air filter or cleaning sensors. If you're comfortable performing basic maintenance tasks, you might be able to save some money by doing these tasks yourself.

Considering your mileage and that you have never done it before, you will absolutely notice the difference and should be worth every penny, again, if done correctly. There are shops that just do 1 of the 3 procedures and do it only halfway;pour the injection cleaning solution into the gas tank call it a day. So be very careful. Even if it is a dealership.

Aah! Unfortunately this is a kind of service that a dealer can pick and choose which they want to do. Some dealerships don't offer it at all and the only way to get it done is to ask for the service 1 by 1, from which they can individualy charge, raising the cost.

For that price, it's not worth it. Fuel injector flush is easy and the solution only costs $20-$40. Fuel filter check? Yeah, the'll look at it o'right, but that's about it, nothing more. Probably hit you with 1 hour labor to replace it plus the cost of the part.

A local shop might charge you a lot cheaper for the injector flush alone, $60-80 maybe. See if they can clean the throttle body for free;it's easy.

The service is usually done for vehicles that have failed emission inspections. You should notice a difference in power and mileage.