Over the last few months, our vehicles have been the least of our worries, and rightfully so. Now is a good time to consider the health of our vehicles. Regular vehicle maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations are no brainers, but what about the other fluids in your vehicle? If your vehicle sat for weeks without use, the fluids break down and don’t do their job properly which can cause transmission, power steering, and brake issues, just to mention a few.
Power Steering Flush – Your vehicle takes many moving parts to make it run smoothly, and each of those parts requires plenty of lubrication to get the best performance with prolonged life. A power steering system flush will improve the steering and ability to easily maneuver your vehicle. It is recommended to have your power steering fluid flushed if you notice your vehicle hard to steer, the pump is leaking or every 30,000 miles. Transmission System Flush – Like motor oil is vital to smooth engine performance, transmission fluid plays a big part in operating your vehicle. By removing the old fluid and replacing it with new conditioned fluid, you will notice smoother shifting and gear changes, reduce the risk of the engine overheating and it will prolong the life of your transmission. Factory recommendations vary, but on average, you should have a transmission service every 30,000 – 50,000 miles.
Brake System Flush - Brake fluid is an important part of your braking system. The brake fluid is used to transfer power to the brakes. Every time you hit the brakes, brake fluid flows to each brake to apply the pressure needed to slow down your vehicle. Just like all other fluids over time, heat, dirt, and even moisture from the outside break down the fluid causing it to not perform as it should. Put a stop to your braking problems before they start by having your brake system flushed every 30,000 miles or two years.
Coolant System Flush – Living in Iowa, we get the hot and cold extremes, and one thing you’ll definitely want to avoid is an overheated engine. A Coolant system flush provides lubrication to the water pump, guards against overheating and cold weather freeze-ups as well as fights rust formation in the system. You should have your coolant system fluid flushed, cleaned, and replaced with new fluid every 50,000 miles.
Fuel System Flush – The two main reasons for build-up in the fuel systems are poor fuel quality and low-speed driving with lots of stops and starts. A fuel system flush reduces the carbon build-up in the system making your engine run more efficiently and perform better. It is recommended to have your fuel system flushed every 30,000 miles.
Many different fluids are flowing through your vehicle to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. The important thing is to know which ones are important and which ones you can skip. We know you are busy and the last thing you want to have to keep track of is more fluid changes, so let us keep track for you. Stop by and we’ll give you an honest opinion of what flushes you need and which ones can wait until next time. See you soon!
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