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Almost everyone has heard of belts and hoses in an automotive context, but many people don’t know exactly what these terms refer to. The team here at Detroit Lakes Ford wants every driver to know how to properly care for their vehicle, and we offer attentive, professional belt and hose maintenance services at our location here in Detroit Lakes, MN to ensure that vehicles of all ages remain in good working order.

Even if you regularly check your vehicle’s motor oil, you might not know about the other types of fluid your vehicle relies on to function properly. Here is a breakdown of what types of fluid your vehicle must have, when to check them, and when to replace them. They’re more important than you might think.

Transmission fluid coats the interior of your transmission and its gearbox. It changes the gears in your vehicle. You can think of a transmission as a ten-speed bicycle’s gear changer, helping you maintain high speeds without pedaling fast.