3 Benefits of Getting Your Fluids Checked at Your Porsche Center
Your Porsche contains many different fluids. Each fluid performs a vital role in providing and sustaining the legendary performance Porsche is known for.
Over time, fluids will degrade, reducing performance and even causing additional problems. As your Porsche center, we want to tell you some of the benefits of a regular fluid check.
From Your Porsche Center: 3 Benefits of a Regular Fluid Check
Increased Safety
Several fluids directly impact your driving safety, like brake fluid and power steering fluid. Power steering fluid allows the power steering system to work effectively, and this system makes it easier to turn the wheel. As time passes, the fluid loses its potency, and your power steering will become less responsive. You’ll also hear sounds like groaning or whining as you turn the wheel.
Brake fluid provides the essential hydraulic power that enables the braking system to work. Older fluid supplies less hydraulic power, which means braking will be slower, and this can lead to an accident. Checking these fluids and replacing them when necessary ensures you have more control when you drive and can also stop whenever you need to.
Improved Engine Protection
Other fluids work to protect your engine from harm, like coolant and oil. Oil is pumped through the engine and lubricates engine components to reduce friction damage. It also contains additives that prevent rust and break down potential engine blockages. Old oil can cause blockages, reducing engine performance. It will increase component damage due to friction, and your engine could seize up.
Coolant is essential for controlling the engine temperature. This liquid absorbs engine heat and transports it to the radiator, where the heat is removed by heat exchange. Old coolant is dangerous for your engine as it turns corrosive and will continue to cause damage until it’s removed. Checking these two fluids and replacing them on schedule increases engine health and lifespan.
Damage Prevention
All fluids prevent damage to the systems they flow through. Regularly checking your fluid levels and replacing older fluid allows every system to continue to perform at its best. A good example of this is transmission fluid. Transmission fluid fills the transmission, and it provides the hydraulic power that allows the gears to change smoothly and efficiently.
Old transmission fluid loses its heat resistance, and it can overheat in the hot transmission and burn. Burning fluid can cause extensive damage in the restricted area of the transmission casing. Checking and replacing this fluid when necessary allows your transmission to always work at peak performance and prevents expensive and avoidable repair bills.
Our technicians can check the levels of these and all other fluids in your Porsche very quickly. Contact us today at Porsche West Broward in Davie, FL.