Keeping an eye on your Acura’s fluids is the secret to ensuring it runs at its best mile after mile. The fluids in your car keep all the parts lubricated and cool and prevent friction and wear. Regularly visiting your Acura dealer for a fluid check is the secret to keeping your Acura in top condition for many years.
Maximizing Your Acura’s Lifespan With a Regular Fluid Check From Your Acura Dealer
Oil
Oil is one of your Acura’s most important fluids. It keeps the engine’s moving parts lubricated by reducing friction, preventing wear, and stopping overheating. Make it a habit to check your oil level every month.
Pay attention to the Maintenance Minder, and never skip the recommended oil changes every 7,500 or 10,000 miles. You’ll find the oil change intervals for your Acura model in your owner’s manual, or speak to us for details on oil changes and the best oil to use for your vehicle.
Coolant
Coolant is the fluid that keeps your engine at the right temperature and stops corrosion. Whether it’s scorching hot or freezing cold, coolant stops your engine from overheating or freezing up. Check the coolant level monthly, and we will inspect it when you bring your vehicle in for an oil change. Plan for a coolant replacement around the 30,000 to 60,000-mile mark.
Brake Fluid
Brake fluid makes your brakes work when you hit the pedal. It also keeps the brake parts from rusting. However, it can get contaminated with moisture it absorbs from the air, which will affect your Acura’s ability to stop when you press down on the brake pedal. Make it a point to check your brake fluid monthly. Change it every three years regardless of mileage to keep your brakes reliable.
Transmission Fluid
Your Acura needs transmission fluid to lubricate the gears and ensure smooth shifts. For manual transmissions, transmission fluid helps to lubricate your gearbox’s metal parts for slick gear changes, and for automatics, it provides the hydraulic pressure needed for proper functioning.
As you drive and use your gears, the transmission fluid becomes dirty and starts to cause hard shifting and slow acceleration. Your Acura technician will check the transmission fluid during every service and replace it every 45,000 miles before it loses its effectiveness.
Power Steering Fluid
Ever wonder why your steering feels smooth when you turn it? Thank the power steering fluid. Keep it at the correct level by checking it every month to ensure easy maneuvering. It’s also important to note that power steering fluid can deteriorate and cause steering problems. To prevent this, change this fluid at the 30,000-mile maintenance interval.
To make fluid maintenance easy, book a service with us at Open Road Acura of East Brunswick, NJ, today.
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