Why Fluid Flushing is important
Fluid flushes and replacements are actually very important, because it ensures that you have clean, fresh fluids that are doing their job whether it is lubricating parts and systems, creating hydraulic pressure, or cooling your engine. If you live around San Diego, San Marcos, or San Clemente, you can bring your vehicle in for any fluid flushes at Premier Cadillac of Carlsbad.
Fluid Flushes
There are many different types of fluid flushes, and one of the most common is an oil change. When you get an oil change, all the oil is drained out of your engine and the oil filter is switched out and clean, fresh oil is poured in to replenish the older, dirty oil.
Other fluid examples include power steering fluid, brake fluid, engine coolant, and transmission fluid. All these are important to keep your vehicle running its best. When these fluids are not flushed regularly, contaminants like dirt, dust, pollen, metal fragments, and other particles build up and make the fluid sluggish and thick, so it doesn’t circulate freely through whatever system it is meant for.
The intervals in which these procedures are performed depends on the make, model, and year of the vehicle. To know which flushes should occur and at what times for the specific maintenance procedures, it is best to consult your vehicle owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Types of Fluid Flushes
- Transmission: If your transmission fluid gets dirty and clogs the lines in your transmission, it can cause serious damage to the gears in the transmission system. Transmission flushes should occur every 30,000-50,000 miles, but every 15,000 miles provides more optimal performance.
- Engine coolant: Depending on the year of the vehicle, this may occur anywhere from 30,000-75,000 miles. This is why it is best to check your owner’s manual for recommendations.
- Power steering: Bad fluid can cause problems with pumps, hoses, and steering gear seals. It is normally recommended that this occurs every 50,000-75,000 miles.
- Brake: Aside from an oil change, this is one of the most common and regular flushes that occurs. Brake fluid is one of the most easily contaminated fluids and if your brakes do not generate enough hydraulic pressure through the fluid, it can affect your ability to slow down and stop. This flush should occur every 2-3 years or every 24,000-36,000 miles.
- Fuel Injection: Should be cleaned and flushed every 30,000-35,000 miles to ensure your engine is getting adequate fuel/air mix.
- Rear Differential: Important to rear-wheel drive vehicles and should occur every 75,000 miles.
