During the spring season, it’s important to ensure your car is properly taken care of. One way to do that is by ensuring you keep an eye on the essential fluids. These fluids help keep your car functioning properly and prevent costly repairs later in the future. This post will discuss five essential fluids that should be on your radar during the spring season.
1) Engine Oil
One of the most vital fluids for your car is engine oil. Engine oil helps lubricate all the moving parts in your engine and keeps it running smoothly. It also helps safeguard your engine from wear and tear. During spring, it’s important to ensure you have enough engine oil to help keep your car functioning properly. You should check your engine oil level at least once a month and top it off as needed.
If you can’t check your engine oil or add more if necessary, consult your car’s owner’s manual. It should show you the process step-by-step. Be sure to use the type of engine oil recommended by your car’s manufacturer.
2) Coolant
Another fluid you’ll want to keep an eye on during spring is your coolant level. Coolant helps keep your engine from overheating by transferring heat away from the engine block. It’s important to maintain the proper mix of water and coolant in your system. If your coolant level is low, add more until it reaches the “full” line on the reservoir.
3) Brake Fluid
Your brake fluid is another important fluid to keep an eye on. The level should be between the “minimum” and “maximum” lines on the reservoir. If it’s low, add more brake fluid until it reaches those marks. Be sure to use only DOT-approved brake fluid.
If your car has been sitting idle for a while, it’s a good idea to check your brake fluid levels before taking it out on the road. Over time, brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air, leading to corrosion and decreased performance.
4) Windshield Washer Fluid
Your windshield washer fluid is what keeps your windshield clean and streak-free. It’s important to keep the fluid level topped off, especially during the spring and summer when bugs are more prevalent.
Different types of windshield washer fluid are available: standard, de-icer, and all-season. Standard washer fluid is good for most driving conditions, while de-icer is designed to help remove ice and snow from your windshield. All-season fluid is a mix of the two and can be used year-round.
5) Transmission Fluid
Just like your engine oil, your car’s transmission fluid needs to be changed regularly to keep things running steadily. Your transmission shifts the power from your engine to the wheels, so it must have enough fluid to do its job properly. Depending on your car, you may need to change your transmission fluid every 30,000 or 60,000 miles. Check your owner’s manual for specifics.
And that’s it! By keeping an eye on these five fluids, you can help ensure your car is running smoothly all spring long. Have any questions? Stop by our dealership service center at York Dodge, serving Prescott, AZ, and our experienced car technicians will be happy to help. Schedule an appointment today.
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