Do you know all the car fluids that need to be checked on your vehicle? Most people don’t. That’s why our Orlando Automotive Family service teams, at Toyota of Orlando and Toyota of Clermont, teamed up put together a list of 5 fluids that everyone should check on their car. See if you know all 5 important vehicle fluids that made our list.
5 important car fluids
- Oil
Probably the most popular Clermont car fluid on this list, oil is an essential fluid to keep your vehicle on the road. It’s important to check your oil and change your vehicles oil when it’s recommended to help prolong the life of your car’s engine. The right time for your vehicle’s Clermont oil change depends on may factors including the terrain you’re driving on and your vehicles make and model, so it’s important to take those factors into account when you’re scheduling your oil changes. But in general, it’s a good idea to change conventional oil around every 3,000 to 5,000 miles and synthetic oil around every 10,000 miles.
- Windshield wiper fluid
Windshield wiper fluid is another well-known Clermont car fluid. You may not realize how important it is to have windshield wiper fluid is. But keeping your view of the road clear is the best way to avoid unnecessary car damage. This is very important when you’re traveling at high speeds. So make sure the you check and fill up your car’s windshield wiper fluid reservoir every couple of weeks.
- Power steering fluid
Power steering fluid makes your life a whole lot easier. This Clermont car fluid gives you a lot of support when you’re moving your car’s steering wheel. You can usually tell when your car’s power steering fluid needs to be changed because of the drastic difficulty difference in turning your steering wheel. But if you’re not sure if it’s time for your vehicles power steering fluid needs to be changed, it’s a good idea to bring your car in for service and one of our service specialists will be able to tell you if it’s a good idea to change it or not.
- Brake fluid
Your car’s brakes need brake fluid to function properly. If you have low brake fluid it could be because your brake pads are running thin or you might have a leak. If you have low brake fluid, we highly recommend getting your vehicle inspected so that you don’t experience brake system failure. Changing your brake fluid depends on your vehicles make and model, since they can vary drastically.
- Coolant
Coolant is what keeps your car’s engine cool, hence the name. And living in Florida makes coolant even more crucial to keeping your vehicle going with our hot summers. Having no coolant or low levels of coolant can cause your car to overheat. So make sure that you are checking your car’s coolant! This car fluid should be changed every two to three years. 
Service your car in Clermont
Make sure that you stay on top of your vehicles fluids! This will help extend your vehicles life and reduce your odds of running into any unexpected problems when you’re on the road. If you don’t want to maintain your vehicle yourself, or you just don’t have the time to, you can always bring your car into our service center and have it done by a professional.
Schedule your service appointment at Toyota of Clermont or Toyota of Orlando today! Make sure that your car is road ready and you aren’t causing any unnecessary damage.