checking the car fluid level

Detection level car fluids
 Check in car fluids

 
A car, like a human, needs fluids to survive. Maintaining the fluid level is important and easy to perform. It is easy and quick maintenance and does not require much experience, but it can add thousands of kilometers to the life of your car. It may take several minutes, but it may eliminate the problem before it becomes a disaster.
The fluids in the car provide cooling, cleaning, lubrication, and bonding of the car’s parts. Different parts of car systems use different types of fluids. The motorist can carry out basic maintenance of these fluids by checking the level and condition of the fluid, and supplying the fluid if required.
Detecting and maintaining liquid level are important and easy operations that do not take long, do not require high experience, and are inexpensive. But doing it improperly, may harm the maintenance person, or the environment, and may lead to side damages that may need a large time to repair and may lead to system damage and the need for specialized Porsche maintenance operations that require changing many parts, and at a high cost. Therefore, care must be taken and review the car owner’s manual to identify the correct place, the right fluid, and the quantity.
* To measure the level of any of the vehicle’s fluids, the vehicle must be installed on a horizontal level.
* Do not add fluid to vehicle parts and systems; In order to be sure of the following:
– Safety measures required to maintain (you, the car’s systems and parts).
Where to add the required liquid (do not add the liquid in the wrong place). 
The added fluid meets the specifications required in the vehicle owner’s manual. Adding different types may void the car’s warranty, and lead to premature damage to the parts. 
Ensure proper fluid level (avoid excess fluid volume).
Use the appropriate equipment in case you need to use it.
– Seal and tie covers, trays, and openings for adding liquids well, so as not to leak, and so as not to contaminate the liquid.
The systems that need to be checked, including fluids in the car, include the following:

•        engine-engine oil
•        transmission fluid
•        radiator/cooling system- coolant/ antifreeze
•        brakes brake fluid
•        bower steering fluid
•        differential fluid
•        battery – battery electrolyte
•        window washer fluid
•        air conditioner

Before doing any work near the engine compartment, be careful to put your hand near hot places, moving parts, high pressure to ignite. Get rid of any ties hanging around your neck, such as the keffiyeh, necktie, chains, loose clothing, or the like. They may entangle with the fan belt and moving parts, and lead to severe consequences.
http://www.edmunds.com/how-to/how-to-maintain-your-cars-fluid-levels.html  How to maintain your cars fluid levels
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/ 2008/12/car-care-five-fluids-to-check/index.htm  Car care five fluids to check
http://lifehacker.com/five-fluids-you-should-check-to-keep-your-car -running-s-1556413981   How to check it (video), How often to check it, How often to replace it.
http://www.autotap.com/techlibrary/preventive_maintenance_fluids_filters.asp  Preventive maintenance fluids filters
http://www.wikihow.com/Check-the-Fluids-in-a-Car  Check the fluids in a car
 
Engine Engine
Oil Engine Oil:
The engine oil for the engine represents the blood that runs in human veins, it needs fluidity and appropriate pressure. Without oil, the engine stops running at once. 
Function of car engine oil: cool, clean, lubricate, and seals engine interiors. The new oil is golden, and the dirty oil is black. Most car engines have a capacity of 4-5 quart (a quart).

Checking the engine oil level is very easy. It is recommended by many experts to measure the oil level when it is relatively warm, so usually the car should be driven first for a while before measuring the level. So take a short lap in the car, stop in a shady spot, and open the hood. Leave the car for ten minutes before checking the oil level, to give the oil time to collect in the oil sump. With the bonnet open (make sure it’s securely attached, so it doesn’t fall on you or hit you in the head), the dipstick stick goes through a metal tube located on the side of the engine in rear-wheel drive cars, and the tube is located at the front of the engine in front-wheel drive cars. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual if you are unsure where the engine oil dipstick is. Often times the level gauge stick has a bright color and the handle – yellow, red, or any other attractive color.
 
 In the event that it is reached and confirmed. Remove the dipstick, then clean it with a clean rag or towel. Put the stick completely back into the tube, then slowly lift it up again. Then check the level, the oil mark in the engine should be located between the two marks on the dipstick. If it is below the lower level, you must add oil. To add oil, locate the oil filler cap on the engine valve cover. Add the oil through a clean funnel. Then redo the detection. (It is recommended, start the engine, to rotate the oil, then shut down the engine and wait for ten minutes before re-inspection), in case the level is still low, add another amount, but be careful not to increase the oil level to the upper limit, as this will lead you to Another problem.
Exceeding the oil level on the level gauge (may result from incorrect measurement of the fluid level; taking the measurement immediately after the engine has been turned off, not giving the necessary time for the oil to descend from the top of the engine to the oil pan). It can lead to major problems, increasing the oil level may damage the engine’s rear interlock and oil reaching the clutch surface, and it may damage the front grille of the engine. The presence of high fluid inside the engine may lead to its arrival at the ends of the crankshaft. With the rotation of the crankshaft, this will lead to an increase in the internal resistance of the engine (higher fuel consumption) and air bubbles when the liquid is stirred, and the arrival of air with oil to the bearings will lead to damage to the seats.
Reasons that lead to a low level of car engine oil (high oil consumption): It
may be due to one or some of the following:

•         High engine temperature Increasing the engine temperature will reduce the density of the oil, which may help it reach the combustion chamber and combustion, or leak.
•         The way the car is driving style, the engine RPM increases, as the rotation speed increases, the oil consumption increases.
•         oil type; Too-low viscosity motor oil, or low quality motor oil.
•         Fuel contamination of the oil.
•         Leaking seal and gasket condition.

 

 
http://www.wikihow.com/Check-Oil-Level-in-Car  Check oil level in car
 http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/12/how-to-check-your-car- s-engine-oil/index.htm  How to check your car’s engine oil
http://www.wikihow.com/Add-Oil-to-Your-Car  Add oil to your car
http://www.myautorepairadvice.com/ how-to-check-oil.html  How to check oil
 
 
 
Power Steering
 
 
Power Steering Fluid:

The liquid may be transparent, golden, or red in color. Most cars today have power steering. The power steering pump is located next to the engine and is belt driven. The cap and level gauge are usually one part.
 
Steps for detecting the level of the servo fluid:

•         warm up the fluid; With the engine at idle speed, turn the steering wheel from side to side several times lock to lock. This ensures the hotness of the liquid and the accuracy of level detection. Then stop the engine.
•         locate the power steering tank; Lift the hood and identify the power steering fluid reservoir using the vehicle’s owner’s manual. There will also be writing on the cover of the tank with data indicating it.   
•         Lift the cap of the tank, either by screwing it or by lifting it. Be careful not to lose the cap. Open the tank cover. Either by screwing or by lifting it. Be careful not to lose the cap.
•         Check the fluid level If the tank is metal or opaque, the fluid level gauge is most likely attached/attached to the cap. Clean the scale with a clean rag and then reinsert it into the tank. After 10 seconds, remove the gauge and check the liquid level. In the event that the tank is transparent, see the minimum and maximum markings on the outer tank body, and know the liquid level in the tank.
•         Add power steering fluid If the level is low, find out what type of power steering fluid is intended for your vehicle, check the type of fluid used before filling the tank. Using the wrong type may cause damage to various system interfaces. Using a clean funnel, add the servo fluid to the required amount.
•         Replace tank cap; Refit the tank cap by pushing it firmly or screwing it firmly into place.

http://www.wikihow.com/Check-and-Add-Power-Steering-Fluid  Check and add power steering fluid
http://m.supercheapauto.com.au/How-To/Oils-Lubricants/Checking-and -Adjusting-Power-Steering-Fluid/87  Checking and adjusting power steering fluid
 
 
 
 
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
 
 
Transmission Fluid:
 

Both the manual and automatic transmission have a fluid that performs the function of cooling, cleaning, lubricating, and sewage internal parts. The automatic transmission is pink-red. It is recommended to check the fluid level while it is hot, and while the engine is running. Drive the car for 10 minutes to warm up the fluid before checking the fluid level. Put the car in the parking position, and apply the handbrake. Start the engine, and while the engine is running on an empty load, pull the stick, usually the transmission fluid level stick is located behind the engine oil level stick, but it does not rise at the same height, if you have difficulty accessing it, refer to the owners’ manual . In most cases, they have the same identifying colors (yellow, red,…..) similar to the engine oil dipstick. Wipe the liquid level gauge and reinsert it completely, then pull it out. Check the oil level on the stick. The automatic transmission fluid level should fall between the full hot and full cold marks. If the transmission fluid level is below the permissible limit. Use a clean funnel to add the liquid directly into the tube. Take care not to increase the fluid level inside the transmission.
 

 
 
 
(Note: Usually, the transmission fluid level should not be low. The system is a tight system, and does not require maintenance. If the fluid level is low, this means that there is a leak in the system, such as a worn interconnect, or a crack somewhere. In If there are fluid points under the car when it is stopped, it is red or red-brown, this may mean that there is a transmission fluid leak and needs attention and determine the source of the leak and fix it).
 
If the level is fine, note the color and consistency of the fluid, and refer to your vehicle owner’s manual, to determine whether the transmission fluid needs to be replaced.
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_transmission_fluid  Automatic transmission
 
 
Manual Transmission
 

Gear Oil:
 
With a manual transmission there is a fill plug on the side of the transmission for fluid level detection and fluid addition. To check the fluid level, stop the car on level ground, deactivate the engine, apply the handbrake, and raise the drum with the key of the kit. The fluid should be near the bottom of the tampon opening. Some transmissions use automatic transmission fluid ATF, and some use heavyweight oil (SAE 80W90). Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for the required specifications for your vehicle’s transmission oil. Transmission oil is detected and the engine is off. In most cars, you have to get under the car, (park the car on level ground, apply the parking brake), then get under the car, and remove the fluid filler plug with the wrench kit. Insert your finger and detect the presence of fluid. If you feel that there is fluid on the tip of your finger, if it is probably the right level, note the color of the fluid and refer to your car owner’s manual for the condition of the fluid. Add fluid if the fluid level is low, usually a special coupling that is installed on the oil canister is used to add manual transmission fluid.
 
 
    
 
 
http://m.supercheapauto.com.au/How-To/Oils-Lubricants/Checking-Gearbox-Oil/88  Checking gearbox oil
 
 
 
Hydraulic Clutch
 
 
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid:
Many modern cars have a hydraulic clutch fluid , which needs brake fluid to operate and lubricate its parts.
 
 
 
An easy way to find out if your vehicle has this system is to look for a plastic reservoir similar to the brake fluid reservoir, but smaller. If it is in the car, lift the hood and make sure it is level. It should be two-thirds full. If the level is low, add brake fluid to the full line.
 
 
 
 
http://www.wikihow.com/Check-Clutch-Fluid-Level  Check clutch fluid level
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-your-clutch-fluid-level-by-brent -minderler  How to check clutch fluid level
 
The Differential

Differential Gear Oil:
Park the car on level ground, install the car, stop the engine. Get under the car, look for a dab to fill the gearbox fluid, loosen the dimple using a key kit, insert your finger in case the finger is wet, the fluid level is set, if the fluid is not felt, add gear oil to the edge of the hole. Close the tampon well (so that there is no leakage of the result of the examination that was not present before the examination).

Differential fluid detection is required for both front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive vehicles, and is similar to detection for manual transmission fluid. Loosen the drum with a hand tool, check the fluid level (brake fluid level is at the edge of the hole), and supply fluid as necessary through that hole. Gear oil (SAE 80W90) is the most widely used differential gearbox fluid. Some use some limited slip additives. You should refer to the car’s maintenance manual, to know the specifications of the fluid used in your car.

http://www.wikihow.com/Check-Your-Car’s-Differential-Gear-Oil  Check your car’s differential gear oil
 
Radiator/Cooling System

Coolant (antifreeze):
Coolant (antifreeze) comes in different colors: green, orange, red, pink, yellow, and blue-green. The most common color is green and orange. The anti-collision used before 1995 was green. In 1995, General Motors introduced an orange extended life coolant. Today, many liquid manufacturers make a standard (green) liquid and an orange extended liquid. The difference between them is antirust components and additives. The coolant is made of ethylene glycol, which is a toxic component. Ethylene glycol is toxic and can be very harmful to animals if they drink it. Some coolant manufacturers have combined Environmentally Friendly Coolant based on propylene glycol, which is safe in case of spillage or accidental entry into the stomach.

When measuring the liquid level the liquid should be cold but not frosty. Look for the radiator, you’ll find it in the middle of the engine compartment, at the beginning of the front.
First, measure the fluid level in the coolant reservoir, which is a small tank on the side of the radiator that keeps the overflowing coolant from the radiator (since the fluid expands with heat) and is returned to the radiator when the temperature drops, with a tube connecting them, often The tank is made of clear plastic and has full cold and full hot labels. If needed add fluid, lift cap, and add 50% water 50% antifreeze to about two thirds or between the lower and upper limit mark. Second, check the fluid level in the radiator. Lift the radiator cap while the engine is cold and look inside the radiator. WARNING Never open a hot radiator cap (radiator/radiator contents are under high pressure and at high temperature (above 100°C)) as this may cause severe burns. The fluid should be near the neck. Add 50% water and 50% anti-freeze fluid. See the instructions on the brake fluid canister for details. Then close the lid well.
Do not open the radiator cap while the engine is hot, and do not inspect the radiator while the engine is running.
 
http://www.edmunds.com/how-to/how-to-maintain-your-vehicles-cooling-system.html  How to maintain your vehicles cooling system
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antifreeze  Antifreeze
 
Brakes

Brake Fluid:
Like a transmission, the brake system is a closed system. In the event that its level drops quickly, this may mean that there is a problem. The source of the problem must be discovered, either by you in case you have the necessary experience or by a car technician, usually the brake system is not likely to be tampered with by non-specialists.

Brake fluid transfers hydraulic pressure to the wheel. Clean brake fluid is mostly clear (depending on the type used). Use complete caution when handling the liquid. The liquid is harmful to the eye and car body paint. The type used is generally DOT 3, but you must refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for the fluid used (mixing different types has serious consequences). The master cylinder with the fluid reservoir is located at the rear of the engine compartment on the driver’s side. The brake fluid reservoir is located above the cylinder itself. Refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual to locate the master cylinder in the engine compartment. The tank cover is usually written as the type of brake fluid used, so as not to mix different types in the brake circuit, (as well as a statement of proper handling in the case of detection and filling, making sure that the cover is clean before dissolving it, and using fluid in a “new” sealed container for refilling). Most of today’s cars have a transparent tank with the min and max markings on it. to detect or add liquid; Stop the car (engine cold) on level ground, lift the hood, add the appropriate amount (the brake fluid level should be between the two marks). When putting the cap back on, make sure the elastic band is in the correct position.

Modern cars have a transparent tank to allow you to know the level of the liquid inside the tank without having to lift the cap, but you may need to raise the cap in old cars to check the level of the liquid. In the event that the fluid level is low, and before adding brake fluid to supply the tank, check the type of brake fluid used in the car, the brake fluid must be supplied with the same type used in the car. In mid-section, or split-type tank types, the two halves shall be supplied to the upper limit mark.
Brake Fluid Level Sensor:
Most modern cars have a low level brake fluid warning sensor located inside the reservoir. When the vehicle is running, the brake warning lamp lights up, but turns off after 1 to 2 seconds. If it still lights up, there is either a problem with the brake fluid level or a problem with the warning light itself. If the vehicle is equipped with a warning message system, a warning message will not appear as long as the brake fluid level is acceptable. If a warning message about the brake level appears, the brake fluid level must be checked immediately, and the necessary action should be taken.


Reasons that lead to a low brake fluid level: It
may be due to one or some of the following:

•         The wear of the disc brake friction linings, and the movement of the saddle wheel piston forward to compensate for the amount of wear (self-adjusting), leads to an increase in the volume of the system space and thus a decrease in the fluid level in the system (the decrease in the fluid level is caused by the fluid being used to compensate for the bushing wear clearance).
•         There is a leak in the system, a leak from the master cylinder interlock, couplings or wheel cylinders.

* Note:
– Under no circumstances should water reach the brake system. Therefore, when doing any work in the system, it is not during the rain, unless the car is in a building or under a canopy (use brake fluid from a new can every time, and the old fluid is not reused).
Avoid getting brake fluid to the car’s paint surface (take care, treat fluid spills on the car body quickly and in the right way).
– Avoid getting brake fluid into the inside of the system workers (wash hands after any operation with the brakes).
Liquids must be disposed of in a proper manner to preserve health and the environment.
http://www.wikihow.com/Check-Brake-Fluid  Check brake fluid
http://www.ebay.com/motors/blog/how-to-check-your-cars-brake-fluid/  How to check your cars brake fluid
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-add-brake-fluid-to-your-car-by-toby-schultz   How to add brake fluid to your car
 

Battery
 
Battery Electrolyte
This solution is a mixture of sulfuric acid and distilled water. Over time some of the water in the battery may evaporate. To check the level of the solution, wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Take off the rings, watches and chains, disconnect the ground electrode first, then lift the cell caps. Mostly there is a split ring indicator in each cell to indicate the correct fluid level.
Many cars today have batteries called “maintenance-free battery”. This means that the battery is tight and should not be tampered with and does not require maintenance. And you can recognize it as it has a fair surface without openings. But some cars still use traditional, six-cell batteries that need to be replenished with distilled water every so often. Cells are accessed by means of six screw caps, or two rows of pressure-fitted caps (one cap for every three cells). Accordingly, the covers can be solved by removing them or using a screwdriver with a fair head.
    
It is recommended to check the battery water level once every two months. Refill the cells with distilled water, and fill to about ½ inch (1 cm) above the plates or about 1/8 inch (3 mm) below the fill tube that extends below the filler hole.
Warning: The battery contains sulfuric acid, which is harmful to the skin and eyes (may lead to blindness). Protective goggles and gloves must be worn for this procedure. In the event that the clothing is exposed to acid, it must be neutralized immediately with soda carbonate and water.

When dealing with the battery, the following must be observed:

•         Always wear goggles and protective gloves.
•         Keep the battery adapter in non-metallic or lead-lined containers.
•         Always add acid to the water, not water to the acid.
•         Never bend over the battery when charging, testing, or connecting it.
•         Always disconnect the ground pole first, then connect another.
•         Always charge the battery in a well-ventilated place.
•         Never charge or make a charging connection to a frozen battery (low temperature).
•         Wash hands thoroughly after handling the battery.
•         Follow safety instructions when disposing of old batteries

http://www.wikihow.com/Check-Car-Battery-Water-Levels  Check battery water level
 
Window washer

Windshield washer
fluid : It is mostly blue in color. It has a certain chemical composition so that it does not freeze in cold weather. Some modern cars have a light indicating the need to fill the wiper fluid reservoir. The tank is usually located in the engine compartment, under the windshield. It is normally similar to the coolant reservoir, but it is located near the rear of the engine compartment. On the cover is written “windshield”, or something similar to differentiate between the two tanks.  

It is recommended to check the wiper fluid level every time the vehicle is refueled. To check the level of the wiper fluid, park the car on level ground. Apply the handbrake, open the bonnet, do not operate the vehicle or uncover it with loose clothing, chains, tie or similar. Investigate the location of the glass wiper fluid tank, which is a small white tank on which a symbol for the wipers is drawn on the tank cover. Keep your hand away from the cooling fan, which may start automatically without warning. Do not put water in the windshield wiper tank, as in case of frost and low temperature, the water may freeze and lead to damage to the tank and pipes, as in the case of very cold weather, do not fill the tank with wiper fluid completely. There will be another additional tank for the wiper fluid if there is a space for the rear windshield of the car. The tank is located at the back of the car (refer to the owner’s maintenance manual to check the location of the tank). Lift the tank cap and check the fluid level. If liquid needs to be added, fill the tank with liquid until it is full. Then close the tank well.
    
http://www.wikihow.com/Check-Windshield-Wiper-Fluid  Check windshield wiper fluid
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-fill-a-windshield-wiper-fluid-reservoir_2  How to fill a windshield wiper fluid reservoir
 
Air Conditioner

Refrigerant:
This process requires a specialized conditioning technician to check that fluid (which is actually a gas, not a liquid). Rather, it has been added here because it is one of the things that must be detected, and it needs a specialist to deal with the system.
 

http://www.wikihow.com/Fix-Your-Car’s-Air-Conditioner  Fix your car’s air conditioner
http://www.aa1car.com/library/air_conditioning_inspection_checklist.htm  Air conditioning inspection checklist
https://en.wikipedia .org/wiki/Automobile_air_conditioning  Automobile air conditioning
http://www.firestonecompleteautocare.com/cf/maintenance/everything-you-need-to-know-about-your-cars-ac/  Everything you need to know about your cars AC
 
Summary:
Car fluid has an important function. Liquids that are neglected to detect and the system operates with a low amount of liquid for a long time adds loads on different parts and components of the system and may cause permanent damage. Therefore, it is recommended to carry out preventive maintenance by checking the fluid level at frequent intervals. Always refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for the correct type of fluid for your vehicle. Using the wrong type of car may damage vital systems in the car and cause serious problems while driving. Most of the fluids used in the car are TOXIC toxic. Coolant has a sweet taste for pets and may cause serious problems if licked or swallowed. Disposing of unwanted liquids properly does not harm health and does not harm the environment. Always wash hands after testing and adding fluids to your vehicle.
* Many modern cars currently use an electrical system that works in most of those systems. In electric cars, for example, the electric motor is used to drive the car that does not need coolant, and the car does not need a gearbox to work with it, and therefore there will be no need for transmission fluid, and many electric and traditional cars use drive by wire, and sensors To transfer movement and power from the control device from the driver to the operating system of the parts, such as the brakes and the steering servo system. In addition to the use of the electric-operated servo. This will soon make auto fluids a part of history. But until this is done, you must take care of your car’s fluids and periodically conduct a check on the level of those fluids and add the appropriate amount of appropriate fluids in the appropriate place in the car. Proper handling and proper disposal of waste liquids in a safe manner.
 http://www.aa1car.com/library/steering_power_electric.htm  Electric power steering
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_steering#Electric_systems  Electric power steering (EPS)