The seven automotive fluids listed below need to be flushed and refilled per your manufacturer’s recommendations. Still, it’s important to note that your automobile might have additional fluids that require regular maintenance. Also, it might not have all of the fluids listed below, so check the maintenance schedule in the back of your owner’s manual and bring your car, truck, or SUV into J&S Auto Repair when it’s time to flush and replace the fluids in the following systems.
Air Conditioner
Your vehicle’s air conditioning system uses refrigerant to cool down hot air, so it’s cold and refreshing when it’s pushed through the vents. An AC check every spring is a good idea to ensure the system has plenty of refrigerant, and there isn’t anything else that would impede its operation.
Brakes
Brake fluid is not effective when it’s low, dirty, or old, which means you might not be able to stop your car. We’re serious about this, so make sure to stick to the brake preventative maintenance schedule for your vehicle’s year, make, and model to ensure you don’t get into an avoidable accident.
Cooling
Your cooling system is tasked with the important responsibility of keeping your engine temperature below 220 degrees Fahrenheit. The system, which is made up of the radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan, and other parts, relies on plenty of coolant to prevent your engine from overheating.
Engine
Your engine’s beverage of choice is motor oil, and this is one of the most important automotive fluids in your car, truck, or C/SUV. Old and dirty motor oil has literally killed engines. Without proper lubrication, which the oil provides, engine parts overheat, grind against each other, and die from the damage.
Power Steering
We said your vehicle might not have all of the fluids on this list because some automobiles are still manufactured with manual steering, or they have electrical power steering, which doesn’t use fluid. Check to see if your car uses power steering fluid. If it does, change it when recommended.
Transmission
Transmission fluid should definitely be changed when your vehicle’s manufacturer recommends it because, as with motor oil, it can seriously damage the transmission if it’s old and dirty. Transmission repair is expensive, so change this fluid faithfully at each recommended mileage interval.
Finally, you should also have your windshield washer fluid replaced regularly to ensure it’s always there for you when you need it, and we here at J&S Auto Repair in Warwick, RI, can flush and refill all of your automotive fluids. Contact us today.
