Long after you’ve left our showroom, you can continue to count on our experts at Transwest Chevrolet to help you keep your vehicle running smoothly on the Fort Morgan roads. We’ve got a team full of service professionals that are dedicated to ensuring your vehicle doesn’t let you down. One essential component to maintaining your vehicle properly is vehicle fluids.
You want to regularly have your essential car fluids inspected and replaced as needed for maximum performance on your Holyoke commute. But, before you schedule a service appointment to have things like your brake fluid or windshield wiper fluid replaced, are you wondering when to check your car fluids? Learn when to check your car fluids and how to check the essential fluids in your car today with our experts at Transwest Chevrolet! While there are many important fluids in your vehicle, here are the six most important ones you should keep an eye on:
As we mentioned, there are six general important car fluids that you should be regularly inspecting and replacing as needed. Of course, the exact fluids to keep an eye on and replaced can depend on your specific model.
We recommend you reference your owner’s manual for more information on when to check your car’s fluids. You may even find steps on how to check the necessary fluids for your vehicle. Otherwise, feel free to explore our general guide on how to check essential fluids in your car and when to check them below:
Engine oil is arguably one of the most important maintenance items for your vehicle. It lubricates the moving parts in your vehicle and ensures your engine doesn’t let you down on your Brush travels. In most vehicles, engine oil should be replaced around every 7,500 to 10,000 miles depending on your driving habits.
Oil also breaks down over time, even when you’re not driving so expect to change your oil about once every six months. To check the oil in your vehicle, you’ll often find a dipstick underneath the hood that can let you inspect your oil level and consistency.
With great power comes great responsibility so it’s important that you’ve got all the braking power you need when you’re driving around Sterling. Brake fluid is responsible for many moving parts in your braking system and it can collect debris and break down over time.
As a result, you should expect to replace your brake fluid around every 30,000 miles or two years. Most vehicles have a clear brake fluid reservoir underneath the hood that can indicate the brake fluid level. In fact, you can do so without even having to remove the cap on the reservoir.
Your engine produces a great amount of heat as you’re driving. The cooling system in your engine typically utilizes engine coolant to help keep things at optimal operating temperature and ensure that your engine doesn’t overheat. The general rule of thumb as far as engine coolant replacements are around every 50,000 miles. You’ll want to check your coolant at regular intervals as it makes sure your engine temperatures stay at the optimal level.
You can check your engine coolant by locating the coolant reservoir that’s typically underneath the hood. Do not check your coolant if your engine is hot and has just been running because you could end up hurting yourself. Sometimes, the coolant reservoir is labeled so you can easily identify if you’re low on coolant without removing the reservoir cap.
Your transmission ensures that your vehicle can smoothly and confidently shift through gears as the engine provides power to the wheels. Transmission fluid is vital for ensuring your transmission stays cooled and properly lubricated so you don’t run into any issues. Dirty or broken down transmission fluid can often cause shift delays and even grinding noises.
To avoid these issues, it’s often recommended to have your transmission fluid replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles, depending on your exact model. You can often inspect your transmission fluid with a dipstick underneath the hood, much like checking your engine oil. Note that some transmissions are sealed and can only be checked by a service technician with the proper tools.
Your power steering system is often an overlooked component of your vehicle. It provides steering assistance so that you’re not struggling to manually steer your vehicle. As with many other components, your power steering system typically utilizes fluid to assist with smooth operation. There technically isn’t a recommended service interval for power steering fluid but if your power steering system regularly needs to be serviced or replaced, it may be a good idea to inspect your power steering fluid.
You might not need windshield wiper fluid for your vehicle to run properly but if you’re looking to enjoy the safest travels possible, you’ll want to ensure you have windshield wiper fluid as it can assist with clearing your windshield for better visibility. Windshield wiper fluid is often replaced as needed so when you try to spray washer fluid on your windshield and nothing comes out, it likely means you need to add more to your washer fluid reservoir. The windshield washer fluid reservoir can often be checked when you open the hood. There’s usually a reservoir with a windshield washer symbol and you can inspect the fluid by peeking into the reservoir.
Whatever fluid you need to replace or maintain, our experts at Transwest Chevrolet can assist. When you bring your vehicle in for service, we’ll check all the necessary fluids to ensure your vehicle is running in excellent condition. If you have any questions about auto maintenance, please don’t hesitate to contact us online!
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