How to Check your fluids, engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering, coolant etc....

carquestions.ca presents a short video on the correct way to check the major fluid levels under the hood of your car to keep it in good running order.

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• coolant
• antifreeze
• power
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[jvniterider]

My power steering is too stiff. How do I make it smooth??

[carquestions]

@jvniterider Short answer - you can't. You need to check for recalls about your steering and if there is none you need to get it in to a mechanic to check the the steering system.

[Frico1964]

should all fluids, be checked with the engine off or on?

[carquestions]

@Frico1964 Most every car - you check them with the engine off - except for the automatic transmission fluid which needs the engine running - see your owners manual to double check

[carquestions]

@REDDEADREDAMNTION - If I saved just one life its worth it

[MrMK94]

Why would a manufacturer want the automatic transmission fluid only checked by the dealer??? That seems kind of odd to me. 

[MrMK94]

@Frico1964 If you have a Honda or Acura, the automatic trans. fluid is checked with the engine OFF.

[shadesoflife]

Oh my goodness, thank you!