While you can always head to the Sid Dillon Hyundai for your regular maintenance and service appointments, checking your essential car fluids at home is a great way to keep tabs on the health of your vehicle. In this guide, our service team walks you through the six essential fluids that keep your vehicle running smoothly in Crete. Find out how to identify and how to check essential fluids in your car with Sid Dillon Hyundai, and stop by our service center in Lincoln to learn more.
The most well-known of the essential car fluids, motor oil is also the most important. Engine oil cools and lubricates the engine components, which ensures that you get the performance and fuel economy that you expect. Follow these steps to check your oil at home:
Coolant absorbs the heat in your car in order to prevent overheating. If you’re not sure when to check your car fluids, coolant only needs to be checked every 50,000 miles or so. Wait until your car is completely cool before looking at your coolant levels, and then take a look. Some cars have coolant expansion tanks with minimum and maximum indicators directly on the tank. Others require you to open the radiator cap to view the coolant level. Add more coolant if needed, and allow the trapped air bubbles to disperse before putting the cap back on.
While you might not need to replace your power steering fluid anytime soon, it’s good to know how to check it in case your steering feels off. Just like the other essential car fluids, check for a dipstick or reservoir in the engine bay. Pull out the dipstick and check the level against the markings, adding more fluid if necessary.
Brake fluid helps you stop quickly, so any issues with your brake fluid can lead to poor performance on the Seward roads. Leaks can lead to a spongy feeling under the pedal, while rusted brake lines can lead to grinding sounds. Luckily, checking your brake fluid is simple. Look at the brake fluid reservoir in the engine bay, and simply check the level and color. Your brake fluid should be translucent and if it falls under the minimum marker, add more.
Just as motor oil lubricates the engine, transmission fluid lubricates the transmission. Low transmission fluid can cause everything from rough shifting to strange noises on the Omaha roads. Checking transmission fluid is easy:
Windshield washer fluid is the easiest essential fluid to maintain, and it’s vital to safe driving. We recommend keeping a jug of windshield fluid in your garage and checking your levels regularly. If your reservoir is running low, just open the cap and fill up to the proper level. While you can find any essential car fluid at our parts department, washer fluid is even found in gas stations and auto supply shops all over town.
Now you know how to check essential fluids in your car and when to check car fluids, but if you have any questions, feel free to contact us at Sid Dillon Hyundai. Our team can let you know when to stop by for your maintenance or service in Lincoln, and we can help you keep up with your car care like a pro.
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• Inspect brake pads/shoes, rotors/drums, master cylinder, calipers and wheel cylinders
• Check brake fluid level
• Check parking brake
• Road test
Plus taxes and applicable fees. Prices may vary by model. Please present coupon at time of write-up. Valid only at Sid Dillon Hyundai. Cannot be used with any other applicable offer. Hazardous waste fee if applicable. Coupon has no cash value. - Coupon expires 09/04/2026
• Inspect brake pads/shoes, rotors/drums, master cylinder, calipers and wheel cylinders
• Check brake fluid level
• Check parking brake
• Road test
Regular changes of your in-cabin air filter provides relief from:
• Dust
• Dander
• Pollen
• Other allergens
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Regular changes of your in-cabin air filter provides relief from:
• Dust
• Dander
• Pollen
• Other allergens
• Check & drain cooling system
• Pressure test system & refill with up to one gallon of coolant
• Check all fluids, wiper blades & drive belts
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• Check & drain cooling system
• Pressure test system & refill with up to one gallon of coolant
• Check all fluids, wiper blades & drive belts
• Replace engine oil per specifications (up to 5 quarts)*
• Install a Hyundai oil filter
• Check/adjust vital fluids
• FREE Multi-Point Inspection
*Synthetic oil extra. Check the engine oil regularly between recommended oil changes. The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals specified in the maintenance schedule. Plus taxes and applicable fees. Prices may vary by model. Please present coupon at time of write-up. Valid only at Sid Dillon Hyundai. Cannot be used with any other applicable offer. Hazardous waste fee if applicable. Coupon has no cash value. - Coupon expires 09/04/2026
• Replace engine oil per specifications (up to 5 quarts)*
• Install a Hyundai oil filter
• Check/adjust vital fluids
• FREE Multi-Point Inspection
Our Hyundai-trained technicians will inspect your vehicle and let you know if anything needs attention. Call us for details.
Plus taxes and applicable fees. Prices may vary by model. Please present coupon at time of write-up. Valid only at Sid Dillon Hyundai. Cannot be used with any other applicable offer. Hazardous waste fee if applicable. Coupon has no cash value. - Coupon expires 09/04/2026
Our Hyundai-trained technicians will inspect your vehicle and let you know if anything needs attention. Call us for details.
Improve your Hyundai’s handling, fuel mileage and treadwear.
• Inspect/adjust caster, camber & toe if needed
• Inspect suspension & steering linkage
• Road test
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Improve your Hyundai’s handling, fuel mileage and treadwear.
• Inspect/adjust caster, camber & toe if needed
• Inspect suspension & steering linkage
• Road test
We carry a variety of tires at competitive prices, but if you find a better deal for the same tire at another dealership we will match it! Please present competitor’s advertised offer at time of purchase.
Plus taxes and applicable fees. Prices may vary by model. Please present coupon at time of write-up. Valid only at Sid Dillon Hyundai. Cannot be used with any other applicable offer. Hazardous waste fee if applicable. Coupon has no cash value. - Coupon expires 09/04/2026
We carry a variety of tires at competitive prices, but if you find a better deal for the same tire at another dealership we will match it! Please present competitor’s advertised offer at time of purchase.
See the world more clearly through the windshield of your Hyundai with the addition of Hyundai washer fluid.
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See the world more clearly through the windshield of your Hyundai with the addition of Hyundai washer fluid.
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Sid Dillon Hyundai pre-paid maintenance:
Your participation in a maintenance program with your dealership can help you plan for the future ahead. There are many reasons you should take advantage of your dealership’s maintenance program, but here are just a few of them:
Most importantly, after your vehicle purchase or lease, you will continue to have quality customer service making your ownership experience the best it can be.
Prices:
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See Dealer for Details
Sid Dillon Hyundai pre-paid maintenance:
Your participation in a maintenance program with your dealership can help you plan for the future ahead. There are many reasons you should take advantage of your dealership’s maintenance program, but here are just a few of them:
Most importantly, after your vehicle purchase or lease, you will continue to have quality customer service making your ownership experience the best it can be.
Prices:
See Dealer for Details
•Replace front or rear brake pads and resurface front or rear rotors*
•Inspect discs, calipers, brake line, hoses, master cylinder and wheel cylinders
*Rotor replacement, master cylinder, wheel cylinder and caliper repair or replacement extra (if needed). Plus taxes and applicable fees. Prices may vary by model. Please present coupon at time of write-up. Cannot be used with any other applicable offer. Hazardous waste fee if applicable. Coupon has no cash value. - Coupon expires 09/04/2026
•Replace front or rear brake pads and resurface front or rear rotors*
•Inspect discs, calipers, brake line, hoses, master cylinder and wheel cylinders
A well-maintained vehicle can prolong the life of your investment and protect your resale value. Put your trust in our Hyundai-trained technicians who know your EV best and have the most up-to-date knowledge. Put your trust in the experts and feel confident that the job will be done right – the first time.
Plus taxes and applicable fees. Prices may vary by model. Please present coupon at time of write-up. Cannot be used with any other applicable offer. Hazardous waste fee if applicable. Coupon has no cash value. - Coupon expires 09/04/2026
A well-maintained vehicle can prolong the life of your investment and protect your resale value. Put your trust in our Hyundai-trained technicians who know your EV best and have the most up-to-date knowledge. Put your trust in the experts and feel confident that the job will be done right – the first time.
Ensure your tires are properly aligned. Proper alignment slows tire wear and may help increase the life of your tires.
• Inspect steering linkage & shocks
• Adjust tire pressure
Plus taxes and applicable fees. Prices may vary by model. Please present coupon at time of write-up. Cannot be used with any other applicable offer. Hazardous waste fee if applicable. Coupon has no cash value. Valid only at Sid Dillon Hyundai. - Coupon expires 09/04/2026
Ensure your tires are properly aligned. Proper alignment slows tire wear and may help increase the life of your tires.
• Inspect steering linkage & shocks
• Adjust tire pressure
See the world more clearly through the windshield of your Hyundai. Our Hyundai-trained technicians will replace your front wiper blades, designed specifically for your vehicle.
Plus taxes and applicable fees. Prices may vary by model. Please present coupon at time of write-up. Cannot be used with any other applicable offer. Hazardous waste fee if applicable. Coupon has no cash value. - Coupon expires 09/04/2026
See the world more clearly through the windshield of your Hyundai. Our Hyundai-trained technicians will replace your front wiper blades, designed specifically for your vehicle.
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