3 Benefits of Getting Fluids Checked at Your Cadillac Dealer

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Your Cadillac has a range of fluids that circulate through it. Each of these fluids has a specialized role to play in keeping your Cadillac running smoothly and efficiently. As time passes, many fluids lose their effectiveness, and some even become dangerous to our engine if they’re not replaced. As your Cadillac dealer, we want to tell you about the benefits of visiting us for a regular fluid check.

3 Benefits of a Regular Fluid Check at Your Cadillac Dealer

Reduce Potential Damage

Some fluids, like oil, coolant, and transmission fluid, can damage your engine if they’re not replaced at their due times. Older oil becomes thick and sluggish and can even cause blockages in your engine. It doesn’t cool your engine or protect components from friction damage, and this increases wear and tear on engine components.

Coolant becomes less effective in absorbing heat and transporting it to the radiator for removal. Your engine temperature will rise, which can lead to serious engine damage. In addition, old coolant becomes corrosive and will damage any metal components it comes into contact with. Finally, old transmission fluid doesn’t provide enough hydraulic power to shift your gears. Checking and replacing these fluids saves money by preventing costly future repair bills.

Improve Efficiency

We’ve seen how older fluids can cause a range of problems in your Cadillac. Replacing these fluids improves your Cadillac’s efficiency in numerous ways. Fresh oil, for example, moves faster through the engine. It protects fast-moving components against friction damage and reduces the engine temperature. Your engine will operate more smoothly, and fuel efficiency will increase.

Another example of improved efficiency comes from replacing your brake fluid. Older brake fluid provides less hydraulic power, and the force generated by hydraulic power enables the braking system to work effectively. New brake fluid is also resistant to heat, enabling your brakes to work longer if they’re subject to frequent use within a short period, for example during city driving.

Improve Driving Safety

Replacing worn-out fluids protects and improves your driving safety. As we’ve seen, older fluids become less efficient, making an accident or a breakdown more likely. Old power steering fluid, for example, will make your steering wheel less responsive than it should be, and this can be the difference between a near miss and a collision.

Old brake fluid can overheat, and hot brake fluid doesn’t provide any hydraulic power, so your brakes could fail. Finally, older coolants don’t lower the engine temperature sufficiently, which can lead to overheating and a seized engine. When your Cadillac’s fluids have been changed, they enable the systems they serve to operate at peak efficiency.

Checking your fluids is a relatively quick and inexpensive process. Contact our service department today at Service Cadillac in Lafayette, LA.

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