Today, we will take the high-sales Nissan Sylphy as an example, combined with its maintenance manual, to explain to you the replacement cycle, precautions and location of various fluids on the car at one time. Let's explore how to choose the right fluid for your car to ensure driving safety.
First, let's open the bonnet and start with the glass filler on the far left. This filler port is clearly marked and the glass water comes in a variety of colors, but rest assured, it is non-toxic. When the glass of water runs out, just add it. It is recommended to add special glass water to avoid limescale clogging the nozzle. When the temperature is lower than 0°C in winter, please remember to change to antifreeze glass water to ensure driving safety.
Continuing to the right, we will see an oil filler above the engine. The new oil is yellow in color and cleans the internal sludge and carbon deposits when added to the engine, but over time, the oil will turn yellowish brown or black, so it needs to be replaced on time. According to Sylphy's maintenance manual, it is recommended to change the oil every 5000 km. In addition, the change intervals vary for different types of oil: 5,000 km for mineral oil, 7,500 km for semi-synthetic and 10,000 km for fully synthetic. For older cars, if there is a phenomenon of burning oil, please check the oil level before running long distances or a few months apart to make sure that the oil level is between the lowest and highest scales.
Further to the right, the word "cool" written on the lid is the antifreeze (coolant) filler. Antifreeze comes in a variety of colors, but please note that different colors of antifreeze should not be mixed. The replacement cycle varies from model to model, and owners need to refer to their own maintenance manual to determine the replacement time. When choosing antifreeze, make sure that its freezing point is more than 10° lower than the local minimum temperature to avoid clogging the pipes in winter.
Continuing to the right, the brake fluid filler is circled in parentheses. The brake fluid is golden yellow, which is thinner than engine oil. Sylphy recommends changing the brake fluid every 40,000 km or 2 years, and the recommended replacement cycle is about the same for other models. When changing the brake fluid, pay attention to the label on the cap, such as dot3 and dot4, and do not mix. Because the boiling point and water resistance of DoT4 are better than those of DoT3, mixing may affect braking performance.
In the engine compartment, there is also the transmission oil that also needs to be changed regularly. Transmission fluid change intervals vary depending on the model and transmission type. For example, the 19 Nissan Sylphy CVT versions recommend a change of transmission oil every 100,000 km, while the 18 Honda Accord CVT versions recommend a change every 40,000 km. When changing the transmission oil, make sure to use a special oil that matches the transmission.
In addition to the above common fluids, there are other fluids in the car that also need to be replaced regularly, such as steering engine power oil, fuel filter, etc. For specific replacement cycles and precautions, please refer to the vehicle's maintenance manual or consult a professional car repair technician. In short, the oil that needs to be replaced on the car and its precautions are basically these. Although the position of the oil may be different in different models, the logo on the body of the pot is basically similar, and car owners can refer to this article to find it. At the same time, please also ask *** self account, we will share more car knowledge for you every day! Okay, after sharing, let's like and follow, and see you next time!