| You are the proud owner of a Porsche. Chances are | | | | quicker. You obviously don't want to scratch or |
| you will want to keep your prized possession in the | | | | damage your Porsche, so check the brake fluid! The |
| best condition possible. It is important to maintain the | | | | last thing you need is struggling to bring your car to a |
| performance and high standards of the engine of your | | | | stop, and accidentally having a fender bender. |
| Porsche to ensure it has a long, successful life span. If | | | | One of the most expensive damages that can occur |
| you maintain your Porsche's original performance | | | | to your Porsche is the engine overheating. The radiator |
| levels and appearance, you will be able to resell it for a | | | | fluid is a vital part of your Porsche's cooling system as |
| high price when you decide to trade it in for a newer | | | | it protects your engine from overheating. A low |
| model. | | | | amount of radiator fluid can cause your vehicle to stop |
| In order to avoid potentially expensive and detrimental | | | | completely, whilst causing grievous damage to your |
| problems, you should check under the hood of your | | | | engine at the same time. |
| Porsche regularly. The best approach is to examine | | | | Everyone loves power steering, and this will make |
| your Porsche on a monthly basis. You can do it | | | | your Porsche even more of a pleasure to drive. |
| yourself, keeping the following tips in mind, or the | | | | Naturally, there is power steering fluid behind the |
| personnel at your local gas station or Porsche dealer | | | | scenes too, should your Porsche come equipped with |
| will help you spot any potential problems. | | | | power steering. This fluid must also be assessed |
| The first thing you should always check on is the oil. | | | | during your monthly checkup. |
| The best time to do this is when the engine is still | | | | If your beloved Porsche comes standard with an |
| warm, as the liquid will expand whilst warm but | | | | automatic transmission, that means you will have |
| contract when cold. You need to ensure that you | | | | another fluid to tick off on your list. A hydraulic clutch is |
| have enough oil in your Porsche to keep it running | | | | also a popular choice in the higher level performance |
| smoothly, as a lack of oil can cause serious problems | | | | engines in Porsches. Yes, there is hydraulic clutch fluid |
| to your engine. This is not even taking into | | | | too, hence the term hydraulic. |
| consideration the effect it will have on the | | | | It may seem like a lot of fluids to remember and keep |
| performance of your car. | | | | an eye on, but you will be surprised how easy it is to |
| Hunt around whilst you're in there and do a quick | | | | do. Just write up a short little checklist you can keep in |
| check on the brake fluid. This only takes a minute or | | | | your Porsche cubbyhole and skim through it before |
| so to execute, and will save you a lot of money. If you | | | | you pop the hood. This small monthly task will go a |
| run too low on brake fluid, your brakes will work ten | | | | long way in preserving your Porsche engine for many |
| times harder, thus causing them to wear out even | | | | more years of driving leisure. |