Examine Your Fluid Amounts Routinely
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Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 Time: 6:40 PM
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Several years ago, it was common for a gas station to not only fill your gas tank, but wash your windows and check your cars fluid levels. Presently, most people don't even know how or when to check the car's fluid levels. Most are satisfied to go in for an oil change every now and then, and let them check the fluid levels.
If you want to keep your car running for the long haul, you'll want to learn what fluid levels need to be checked and do it every so often. It's important to the overall health of your car to accomplish this, and reading the car manual that has probably never been looked at, is a very good idea. There probably will be a diagram of the engine and the position of all the fluids. In order to be sure, it's also possible to do extra research on the internet. To check the engine's oil, you will find there's cap towards the front of the engine labeled oil. To check the oil amount, be sure the engine is off then remove the dipstick, clean off the oil with a towel. Place the dipstick completely back in then pull it out just as before to get your oil level reading. You should make certain that the oil on the dipstick is between the maximum and minimum marks. You will need to add oil if the amount is below the minimum hashmark.
For those who have an older car, oil may tend to leak in certain areas so you may need to check every few weeks. You won't need this for older cars or trucks. The fluid for automatic transmission can be located toward the back of the engine. If you don't understand how to examine it, your car manual can give the information you need. To check, your vehicle has to be parked or in neutral as the car engine is running. So you can get an accurate reading, you need to drive the car so the transmission is warmed up. You might not require to do it as frequently as oil but make sure that there are no leaks present.
When checking the engine's coolant, ensure that you never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. You can get bad burns when you're splashed by the hot coolant. Almost all cars come with an overflow bottle where you can check the levels with the visible level markings. The power steering fluid must also be checked out frequently. See the car owners manual to find the exact location. You must also have your brake fluid examined regularly as well and can be found by looking at your car manual. Be mindful to never spill any on your paint, since it will lift it off.
The final fluid to measure is for your windshield washer and it's the easiest of all. Washer fluid is fairly safe and will not harm other parts if accidentally spilled.
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