The 5 Vehicle Fluids You Need To Know (& 1 Bonus Fluid You Might Not Have Thought About)
Understanding Vehicle Fluids: The Basics
As an auto repair customer, it’s essential to understand the various fluids your vehicle requires, especially in the extreme weather conditions sometimes present in the California Central Valley. Sever heat, surprise rain showers, and dusty agricultural roads all create problems for your vehicle’s fluids.
Without its fluids, your car or truck would not be able to function correctly. Today we will look at the five most common vehicle fluids and one bonus fluid you may have yet to consider.
The 5 Essential Vehicle Fluids
Oil
Oil lubricates the engine and helps keep it cool. It needs to be changed every 3,000-7,000 miles depending on the type of oil used and how you drive. Furthermore, changing the filter is essential and protects your vehicle over time.
Transmission Fluid
Transmission fluid helps with shifting gears, allowing your vehicle to safely transition from first, to second, to third, and so on. If your vehicle has difficulty shifting gears, you may need a transmission fluid flush or refill. Dick’s Automotive is here to help you with both!
Brake Fluid
Brake fluid helps power the brakes to stop your vehicle when needed. Ensure you check your brake fluid regularly, as this can decrease over time and must be refilled before brakes become inoperable or unsafe.
Coolant
Coolant is responsible for keeping your engine cool, so it doesn’t overheat, a critical element in Clovis, CA’s extreme heart. A coolant leak could cause significant damage to your engine if left unattended for too long, so check on this regularly as well.
Power Steering Fluid
Power steering fluid helps make turning much easier in cars and trucks by providing hydraulic pressure to assist in turning the wheel. This should also be checked as you may need to “top it up” occasionally for optimal performance from your vehicle’s power steering system.
Bonus Fluid: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield washer fluid is usually filled into a separate reservoir near where you fill up with windshield wiper blades for your car or truck’s windshield wipers system and helps clear away dirt, mud, and debris from the windshield when activated with a switch inside of the cabin of the vehicle. Keeping windshield washer fluid topped off will ensure you always have clean visibility out of the front window while driving!
Let Dick’s Automotive in Clovis, CA, Help You With Your Vehicle’s Fluids
Knowing how to identify each of these fluids is important if you own a car or truck because it allows you to spot any problems early before they become more serious issues down the line or cause any dangerous situations while driving due to a lack of proper maintenance on any one of these fluids!
Make sure that all these essential fluids are always checked regularly and kept topped up where necessary so that your car runs smoothly and safely! Dick’s Automotive help ensure all of these fluids are appropriately maintained during servicing appointments!
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