The Right Automotive Fluids For Barrington Drivers

What grade of oil should I use?

All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Barrington drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won’t work as well for Turnersville car owners and could even cause damage.

In addition to new grades of engine oil, many minivans now leave the factory with synthetic oil. Turnersville car owners should always use the grade recommended by their auto manufacturer  and type of oil in their engine.

All coolant, also called antifreeze, used to be green. Now there are several other colors of coolant sold at Miles Auto Service in Turnersville. Each type is designed to protect the cooling system components that are particular to your vehicle. The wrong stuff can void your minivan cooling system warranty and could even cause engine damage.

Most passenger vehicles on Turnersville roads today use either DOT 3, DOT 4 or DOT 5 brake fluid. Your minivan power brake system is specifically designed to use ONE of these types – you need the right one. Higher numbers do not necessarily mean a higher, upgraded fluid.

Now, the essential thing is knowing that your vehicle requires specific grades and types of fluids and that using the right fluids is good and using the wrong ones is bad. Once you’ve got that down, it’s easy to remember to check with your considerate Miles Auto Service service advisor or minivan owner’s manual to find out which automotive fluids to use.

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Miles Auto Service
(856) 629-3000
1007 Tuckahoe Road
Turnersville, NJ 08080
http://sewellcarrepairshops.com/

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