We do a lot to keep our cars running reliably, with the performance and style Acura owners expect. From tires, brakes, and lights to regular cleaning and interior detailing, nothing is more important to your car’s longevity and performance than a regular fluid check. Your Acura dealer will know your specific model’s maintenance requirements.
Schedule a Fluid Check With Your Acura Dealer
Oil and Oil Filter
If the engine is the beating heart of your Acura, then the oil that keeps it running cleanly and efficiently is its lifeblood. Regularly scheduled oil maintenance is vital to keeping your Acura on the road and operating at its peak performance and reliability for a long and healthy life.
The secret to strong engine performance is the compression created by a tight seal between your engine components, and keeping your oil clean allows these metal components to move freely against each other without creating heat and wear from friction. Replacing your oil and oil filter at the mileages recommended for your model will prevent wear and tear on your engine, ensuring that your vehicle gets every mile it is destined to run.
Transmission Fluid
Like your engine, the components of your transmission rely on lubrication to move freely without damaging each other. The gears in the transmission of your Acura are machined for precision and durability, and keeping your transmission fluid free of debris and able to prevent corrosion is crucial to maximizing the performance and longevity of your car.
Coolant
If there is one thing that combustion engines generate a lot of (besides power and excitement), it’s heat. While your oil keeps your engine components from generating too much friction, your coolant carries heat away from the engine to your radiator. Combining ethylene or propylene with water allows high-quality coolants to prevent corrosion within the system, and regular coolant changes are vital to avoiding overheating.
Brake Fluid
Every time you press the brake pedal, a significant amount of hydraulic force transfers that energy to the components of your brakes, applying enough force to stop a moving vehicle. While brake fluid is not subject to the kinds of contamination and evaporation that deteriorates the other fluids in your car, it does accumulate moisture over time. This moisture can create tiny bubbles in the brake line, making the fluid less efficient at compressing your brakes.
Power Steering Fluid
In much the same way that the hydraulic system in your brakes allows a small amount of pressure to create a large amount of force, the power steering system in your Acura relies on fluid mechanics to be enjoyably responsive and reliable. Power steering fluid degrades over time, and requires regular maintenance to guarantee proper function and prevent failures.
Schedule your maintenance today with Open Road Acura of Wayne in Wayne, NJ and it will be our pleasure to keep you on the road.
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