Here are our recommendations regarding the frequency of checking your vehicle’s fluid levels -
• Oil - Check every 8,000 kilometers.
• Windshield Wiper Fluid - Check every month. If it is less than ¼ full, top it off.
• Brake Fluid - Check fluid levels based on the manual, or at least once a year.
• Coolant - Coolant helps ensure that your engine does not overheat when you are driving. You can easily check this by checking under the hood, although recommended is every 3 years
• Transmission Fluid - Check at least once a year. This fluid should be clear pink. If you notice any darkness on its colour, you should have it changed.
• Battery fluid - Keep an eye on the colour of your battery’s fluid to ensure that it is still in good condition. Most batteries have a condition indicator that changes colour based on fluid quality - Blue/Green - good, Red - add distilled water, White - needs to be changed.