Welcome back to our blog for another week of need-to-know automotive information and news! With November in full swing, it’s no secret that the winter weather is right around the corner. With that being said, it’s important to stay on top of your winter maintenance to make sure you don’t run into any issue down the road…literally! Neglecting your winter maintenance could lead to you broken down and stuck in a winter storm, and did we mention potentially having to dish out some serious cash? To avoid that it’s important to create a winter maintenance checklist and schedule your service appointment now!
However, if you know your way around the inside of your vehicle and you’re into DIY, we’ve got some maintenance you can do on your own! If you’re into cars and automotive maintenance, then you know keeping your vehicle’s fluid level at proper positions is important. Before the brutal weather hits it’s important to top off all of your vehicle’s levels to ensure that there is no overheating, breakdowns, or issues. But what levels should you be checking? Lucky for you we have all you need to know below! Take a peek and feel free to give us a call for any questions you might have! Don’t have time to service your vehicle? No problem! Schedule your service appointment NOW!
Fluid Levels:
- Oil
- What it does: cools your engine, lubricates moving parts, keeps moving parts clean
- What to do: change it regularly (dealer recommendation) and check it monthly
- Coolant
- What it does: regulates your vehicle’s temperature.
- Where to find it: in a reservoir near the radiator.
- What to do: if the level is low (level is indicated in the reservoir) take the vehicle to the shop to get coolant topped up.
- Power Steering Fluid
- What it does: helps you steer the vehicle
- Where to find it: a reservoir at the base of the windshield.
- What to do: same as above, if the level is low take your vehicle to the shop to get the fluid topped up.
- Brake Fluid
- What it does: helps braking mechanisms work properly
- What to do: if the level is chronically low, your brakes could be wearing out.
- Windshield Washer Fluid
- What it does: helps clean windshield of dust, debris, bug guts, etc.
- What to do: if you run out, get more at your local gas station and just refill the clearly labeled tank.
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