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Car care: maintaining fluid levels

Do you know how to refill your windshield wiper fluid? Can you top off your brake fluid? Do you know which type of water to use when refilling a battery cell? If you answered no to any of these questions, you're probably paying way too much for basic car maintenance you can do at home.

DO YOUR RESEARCH!

Reading your car's manual will give you all the information you need to know about the make and model of your vehicle, how to care for it, where to find parts, and how to locate various features unique to your vehicle, according to auto glass NY. Car manuals are distributed free-of-charge when purchasing a new vehicle. If you've acquired a used car or truck or have misplaced your manual, they can be replaced for a small fee by contacting the maker.

Vehicles which operate in extreme conditions will require more attention that those that do not. The hotter the weather, the more stress you put on your cooling system. Some cars and light trucks also burn more oil during warm weather. Cold conditions can bring on frozen batteries or windshield washer fluid lines, among other problems. Cars and trucks that are driven regularly in warm or cold weather areas should be closely monitored and maintained.

KEEP ACCURATE RECORDS

Knowing when to service your vehicle is equally as important as doing the job. Oil should be changed every 3, 000 miles or every 3-months. Cars and trucks that are stored for long periods of time should have oil changed every 6-months. Transmission fluid should be flushed and added once a year or every 30, 000 miles, and topped off when necessary. Coolant should be routinely changed once each year, preferably before unseasonably warm or cold weather. Brake fluid can be checked with each oil change and replaced every two years or every 30,000 miles. Power steering fluids should be inspected twice per year and topped off when necessary. Washer fluids should be checked regularly and filled when needed.

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