1. Automotive Fluids
Intro to Automotive

2. Introduction Fluids perform six main functions… Objectives… Cooling
Cleaning
Lubricating
Sealing
Combusting
Fluid power
Objectives…
Identify different fluids
Perform Fluid Level Checks
Analyze Fluid Conditions

3. Engine Oil
Check: Each time you fill up Change: 3 months or 3,000 miles Color: Gold - when clean Black - when dirty

4. Transmission Fluid
Check: During oil change When engine is warm Change: 2 years or 24,000 miles Color: Pinkish-red

5. Antifreeze/Coolant
Check: During oil change Change: 2 years or 24,000 miles (Standard) 5 years or 150,000 miles (Extended Life) Color: Green (Standard) Orange (Extended Life)

6. Brake Fluid
Check: During oil change Change: As needed Color: Clear - Clean

7. Windshield Washer Fluid
Check: During Fill-up Change: Add as needed Color: Blue (Standard) Pink (Anti-Icing)

8. Power Steering Fluid
Check: During oil change Change: Add as needed Color: Clear, Gold, or Red

9. Questions/Discussion…
Automotive Fluids
Questions/Discussion…