Your automobile depends on
the productiveness of its vital fluids to help its moving parts to operate at
its peak level, as well as being reliable and safe and if you ignore them, it
could cost you dearly!
Some of the fluids for your
vehicle includes motor oil, anti-freeze, windshield wiper fluid, brake fluid,
automatic transmission fluid, specific lubricants for manual gearboxes, the
transfer cases in four-wheel-drive vehicles and the differential in rear-drive
vehicles and power steering fluid.
All of these fluids are
specifically formulated drinks for your vehicle and it’s very important that
you use the correct type and grade, because they can break down with time and
usage, at Metric Wrench Billings, we recommend that you replace
them at the specified times in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.
Most of us don’t think
about the fuel or correct octane rating that is vital to engine operation
especially in your BMWs, Audis, Mercedes and other high-end
vehicles, poor quality fuel may not contain the additives necessary to meet
changing elements as well as keeping fuel injection systems functioning
properly.
The life blood of your engine is its motor oil. It not only
lubricates, reducing wear, but
allows combustion contaminants, metal fragments, dirt and other debris
in suspension to be carried to the filter or removed when the oil is changed.
Another reason to have your oil changed is that over time the oil itself begins
to break down.
Transmission fluidperforms a variety of functions. It lubricates, transmits drive in the torque
converter, acts as a hydraulic pressure medium and as a coolant. Again, at Metric Wrench Billings we recommend
that you change out the transmission
fluid at the specified time in your vehicle’s owner manual.
Lets don’t forget about changing out your anti-freeze either!
Anti-freeze not only acts a coolant, allowing your vehicle to run at a higher
temperature, but it too is a lubricant and has anti-corrosion properties that
assists water pumps and radiators to last longer and run better. But like all
the other fluids in your vehicle, it can weaken and break down over time.
Brake fluid is something we
rarely think about, but it too is a complex product that transmits hydraulic
pressure to and also
lubricates brake components. It also has to deal with extremely high
temperatures and
resist contamination by
moisture. It must be checked regularly (if it needs topping up leak should be
suspected
and dealt with) and changed
as required.
Brake fluid is probably one of
the fluids that we think little about, but it is a fundamental product that
transmits hydraulic pressure to your breaks as well as lubricating them. Brake fluid is exposed to extremely
high temperatures and can be contaminated by moisture. It should be checked
regularly!
Power steering fluid levels
should also be looked at frequently and changed according to manufacturers
recommendations.
Power steering fluid levels should
be checked often and changed at the specified time your vehicle’s owner manual.
Windshield washer fluid, well
most of us use this daily and don’t have a need to change it out, but to refill
the container on vehicle. Just be sure to use a good quality windshield wash
fluid for the elements in your area.
If you have questions about
the high-tech fluids in your
vehicle, please call Metric WrenchBillings today and talk to a Certified Service Technician.
