Battery –Â While the “life expectancy” of a car’s battery is measured in time, not miles, the average battery lasts around four years, in which the average driver drives around 50,000 to 60,000 miles. Your battery is essential for keeping all electrical parts of your vehicle running smoothly. At Escondido Autopros- Auto Repair & Hybrid Repair , we will perform a full electrical system test to determine the current state-of-health of your battery.
Brake Fluid – Your brakes are usually engaged through a hydraulic system that can be compromised if there is corrosion from the brake components, which can result in copper contamination. This lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid, turning it to gas, which is compressible. This leads to a “squishy” brake pedal. Because of this, replacing your brake fluid periodically is important.Â
Brake Pads – A good set of brake pads can last for up to 50,000 miles. They are manufactured to start making a noise when the pads have worn past their optimal thickness when they need to be replaced.Â
Brake Rotors – Because your brakes work by squeezing the brake pads against metal discs (the rotors), rotors get subjected to a lot of heat, which causes them to warp over time if they get too thin or overheat. You can come to Escondido Autopros- Auto Repair & Hybrid Repair in Escondido for a brake rotor replacement.
Coolant –Â A mix of coolant and water flows through your radiator to cool your car, which allows fresh ambient air to passively cool the coolant, which recirculates back through your engine in order to keep it functional at its optimal temperature. If you lose too much coolant (whether it be because of a small crack in the hose or a water pump issue), the engine will overheat, causing severe damage. Because of this, getting your coolant replaced periodically is essential.Â
Transmission Fluid – Low transmission-fluid levels (potentially caused by a leak) will cause excessive wear of the internal components. If you have a manual transmission, plan to change out the transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. If you have an automatic transmission, change the fluid out every 30,000 to 100,000 miles, depending on the driving conditions you drive under.Â