Category - Oil and Fluids

Power Steering Fluid Leak: The Cause & The Solution

By Eve McPherson - August 12th, 2024 - 2 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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Your vehicle may be experiencing a power steering fluid leak if you have noticed any of the following symptoms: Red, brown or pink fluid droplets on the ground Grinding or whining noises when turning the steering wheel Squealing sounds when you...

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What Do Car Dashboard Warning Lights Mean? (And How to Turn Them Off)

By Eve McPherson - May 1st, 2024 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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Do you know what the lights on your car dashboard mean? These warning lights are there to help you take good care of your vehicle and prevent unexpected breakdowns. If you've noticed an illuminated light on your dashboard, you can book a diagnos...

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What Is a Brake Fluid Change?

By Eve McPherson - April 3rd, 2024 - 11 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

You should trust a professional mechanic to carry out a brake fluid change for you every 24,000 miles.

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What Is Brake Fluid?

By Eve McPherson - April 3rd, 2024 - 2 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid used in the brake systems of many vehicles. Without brake fluid, your car won't work - and your vehicle could experience brake failure. What Is Brake Fluid? Brake fluid is a form of hydraulic liquid used in the...

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Are Coolant and Antifreeze the Same Thing? 7 Things You Need to Know

By Eve McPherson - March 22nd, 2024 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

The terms coolant and antifreeze are often used interchangeably, but there are several key differences between the two. It is important that you know these differences, or you could encounter some expensive problems. Without coolant, your car w...

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What is an Oil and Filter Change?

By Eve McPherson - March 4th, 2024 - 8 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

When you book an oil and filter change, you can ensure the optimal health and performance of your car’s engine. Read on and find out what an oil and filter change is, how much it costs and what happens if you don’t change the oil and...

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What Is Coolant? (And What Does it Do?)

By Eve McPherson - March 1st, 2024 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Coolant plays a vital role in maintaining the optimal performance and longevity of your car’s engine. Without it, your vehicle would overheat and stop running altogether. Read on and find out what coolant is, what it does and how to check ...

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What is a Rear Main Seal? (And How to Spot it Failing)

By Tim Miller - February 16th, 2024 - 16 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

The rear main seal is essential for keeping oil in your engine and preventing it from leaking out of the crankshaft and into the transmission. This location typically requires removing the transmission to access it, which can lead to a costly re...

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Top 5 Symptoms of a Bad Oil Pump: How to Check & Replacement Cost

By Tim Miller - January 9th, 2024 - 24 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

A bad oil pump can do damage to your car’s engine and limit your vehicle’s overall performance. That’s why it is so important that you know the symptoms of a bad oil pump to look out for. Delaying repairs can lead to engine fai...

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What Engine Oil Does My Car Need?

By Eve McPherson - January 5th, 2024 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Choosing the right engine oil for your car is a vital aspect of vehicle maintenance that can enhance your vehicle’s lifespan and performance. Using the right oil will help your car last for as long as possible, but using the wrong oil coul...

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