From Your INFINITI Dealership: Some Essential Fluids That Require a Fluid Check

A fluid check is part of your regular maintenance schedule. Your INFINITI has numerous fluids, each of which performs an important role in the smooth operation of your vehicle. As your INFINITI dealership, we want to tell you about some fluids we test and why they’re important.

Engine Oil

Engine oil is pumped through your engine by the oil pump and lubricates numerous components, which protects them against friction damage. The oil’s movement helps reduce engine temperature by cooling the components it passes over, and oil additives keep the engine clean, break down engine blockages, and prevent rust.

Oil becomes less effective over time as it thickens and slows down. This reduces its lubrication ability, causing increased wear and tear on engine components. Replacing the oil on schedule allows your engine to operate at peak performance.

Coolant

Coolant is a mixture of antifreeze and water, and it’s used to control engine temperature. Combustion generates large amounts of heat, which must be removed to prevent damage to sensitive engine components. The coolant moves through the engine, absorbing heat as it goes, and transports the heat to the radiator, where it’s removed by heat exchange.

Like oil, coolant becomes slower and thicker over time, reducing its heat-absorption capabilities. Your engine temperature will rise in response. In addition, older coolant can become corrosive and damage the cooling system. Replacing the coolant will bring your engine temperature back to normal.

Brake Fluid

This fluid provides the hydraulic power required to force the braking system to engage and stop your vehicle when required. It is housed in the brake fluid reservoir and released and pressurized when you hit the brake pedal.

Older brake fluid absorbs water. Braking generates heat, and brake fluid that gets hot enough causes the water inside it to boil, and the brake fluid will overheat. Hot brake fluid provides no hydraulic power, and your brakes won’t work. Replacing this fluid allows your brakes to operate more effectively as the new fluid is less likely to overheat.

Transmission Fluid

This fluid serves several functions in the transmission. It provides the hydraulic power that enables the gears to shift smoothly, easily, and silently. It also protects transmission components from friction damage by covering them in a protective coating. Finally, its movement through the transmission helps reduce the temperature, so the transmission can work more effectively.

Older transmission fluid proves less hydraulic power, which can lead to gear slipping. It also loses its heat resistance and can burn in the heat of the transmission. Regularly replacing transmission fluid protects the gears from damage and allows them to shift when required.

If you’d like to know more about your vehicle fluids, contact us today at Kerry INFINITI of Northern Kentucky in Fort Wright, KY.

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