The 6 Most Important Fluids To Maintain In Your Vehicle As Colder Weather Approaches

With summer coming to a close and colder weather starting to knock on the door it is important to keep your vehicle in peak condition.  The harsh colder weather of winter combined with the nasty road salt can cause all kinds of issues if your vehicle is not properly maintained with the correct fluids.  The fluid flush experts at Bob Sumerel Tire Co. have compiled a list of the 6 most important fluids to maintain in your vehicle to keep you and your family rolling safely and smoothly on the roads, especially in the impending colder months of the year.

• Motor Oil - While this is the most commonly thought of fluid in your engine, it should not be discounted as not important in the least bit.  Motor oil not only lubricates the various parts of your engine, but prevents internal parts from rusting as well as captures debris particles that can make their way into your engine.  Without fresh motor oil your engine may be at risk to corrosion or worse, so make sure to keep an eye on that oil change sticker and stay up to date with it!
• Transmission Fluid - While transmission fluid functions in similar manners as motor oil it also provides other unique services to your engine.  Transmission fluid will move through an automatic transmission and get pressurized in order to allow for the basic functions of your vehicle's transmission such as shifting gears.  
• Coolant - This fluid helps to lower the freezing temperature of water in your engine while
  
  simultaneously keeping your engine from getting too hot.  Coolant, also known as antifreeze, helps to prevent corrosion and keep various parts of your engine lubricated as well. 
• Wiper Fluid - This fluid is a combination of several chemicals that helps to break down nasty gunk that can spread around on your windshield.  It is especially important to maintain your wiper fluid level in the colder months of the year to avoid any smearing of road salt on your windshield that can impair your field of view while driving.  
• Brake Fluid - Just like transmission fluid, brake fluid is pressurized when force is applied to the brake pedal in the vehicle.  This will then activate the brakes on your vehicle.  It's of obvious importance as to why this fluid must be maintained, especially on slick roads in the colder months.
• Power Steering - While power steering fluid is one of the least commonly thought of fluids in your engine it provides extremely important functions to your vehicle.  The fluid flows through an opening in your steering column to allow for easier steering on the road.  This fluid is recommended to be changed once every 30,000 miles or so. 

If you are not sure what fluids you might need replaced, then feel free to call or visit your local Bob Sumerel Tire location.  They specialize in everything from new tires to coolant flushes.  Bob Sumerel Tire Co. is committed to keeping you and your family rolling safely and smoothly on the roads.

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