If we think long and hard, we might be able to reach back to Driver’s Ed. class and remember all the different fluids that are so important to your car. What’s more likely, though, is that we take it for granted that cars work without knowing why. Well your Toyota dealer in the Trenton Area refresh your memory about the basic fluids.
Oil
Far and away the most important fluid in your car, many of us forget to even check our oil. Many newer vehicles have sensors that will indicate when the oil needs to be changed, but if the oil isn’t changed regularly it can cause damage to the cylinders and decrease efficiency.
Coolant
Possibly the most overlooked fluid in the engine, coolant keeps your engine from freezing up in the cold and overheating in the hot. Keeping your coolant at the right ratio for the weather is incredibly important to normal operation of your car.
Brake Fluid
Definitely important, brake fluid is usually set by never being exposed to air. Brake fluid is what allows for you to press on the brake pedal and have something happen. Using hydraulic power, the fluid allows for force to be applied and your safety ensured.
Transmission Fluid
Another fluid that never sees the light of day, transmission fluid acts as a lubricant and coolant to keep gears and shifting from jamming or overheating. It can become a serious problem if debris is found in the transmission fluid.
Power Steering Fluid
Once upon a time, cars used a very different system for steering that required drivers to turn the wheel several times just to make a quarter turn. With power steering and steering fluid, hydraulic power makes it much easier and responsive when turning the wheel this way or that.
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