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Vehicles are complex works of engineering, made of steel, rubber, cloth, and intricate moving metal components.  All these parts work together and make it where we can use our vehicles with ease. Our cars work hard for us and require maintenance, tires, and a lot of fluids to do it.

Just like when we work hard, our vehicles get thirsty when they work hard.  Maintaining fluids in your vehicle is often a critical but inexpensive auto maintenance step.  Properly checking and maintaining your car's fluids is a sure fire way of keeping it performing at its best.

Top Fluids To Maintain in Your Vehicle.

Engine Oil- lubricates the moving parts in your engine. Car parts need lubrication to prevent damage. Engine Oil also helps to absorb heat and prevents overheating in your engine.

Radiator Fluid- consists of antifreeze coolant that helps keep your engine cool.  There are different types of antifreeze depending on your vehicle and different mixtures depending on the time of year and temperature.

Transmission Fluid- prevents many expensive transmission repairs by lubricating vital parts within the system. These fluids can also serve as a coolant. A variety of different transmission fluids are used for different types of transmissions.

Power Steering Fluid- keeps you steering your vehicle safely down the road. It is very important you keep this fluid maintained and checked for leaks. Without power steering fluid you could lose the ability to steer your vehicle.

Brake Fluid- is responsible for moving various parts within the brake system of your car.  This fluid operates under high pressures and temperatures.  Without it, your vehicle would not be able to stop when you need it to.

Air Conditioning Coolant- checking AC coolant can be a bit tricky but when the weather gets hot you’ll want to make sure coolant levels are in good shape.  If there is a leak or levels get low your ac could stop working.

Washer Fluid- keeps your windshield clean and drivers happy.  Washer fluid has come a long way since it was introduced, with a variety of benefits such as rain repellant, antifreeze, and concentrated formulas are now available.

Here at Boulder Tire in Boulder, Co, we suggest watching all these fluid levels in your car.  Different manufacturers have different intervals for changing fluids and different levels to maintain for each.  Here at the shop we can check and fill all of your vehicle’s fluid levels based on your cars specific needs. Don’t let your car go thirsty, schedule your next auto fluid maintenance and oil change with Boulder Tire today!