To Auto Men - if it is your regular mechanic(every 3 mos) shouldn't he check fluid levels?

Question

Both my transmission fluid was low and my radiator fluid was the wrong color. Should both these things happen at the same time? Is he, just maybe, not checking my fluid levels? Time for a new mechanic? Yes?

Answer 1

Yes, your fluid levels should be checked every three months - AND in between visits to the mechanic. I would make sure that checking fluids is included in whatever service you are getting every three months (oil change). If it is included - I would find a new mechanic.

Answer 2

well as a mechanic myself i say with any vehical stuff happens ur trans oil may have been a bit low but not enough to worry about so he let it go wrong color of rad fuild could have been caused by age or someone tryed adding the wrong color of antifreeze to top it up theres long life which is red or orange threres extra long live blue in color and theres reg old green antifreeze so if i were u before u blow ur top please ask ur machanic this qwestion get his anser he may be a good guy and u might end up where he wont work 4 u if u accuse him so just ask if he checks the fuilds and how offten

Answer 3

SOME people have one of those cars that NOTHING EVER breaks - SO It's ALL WAYS the Mechanic's fault ! {go figure} SOME cars have Maintenance Schedules from the dealer or manufacturer ! (what a Concept) NO chance the cooler inside the radiator could have sprung a leak.OH - I'M sorry - those things last 4 ever !

Answer 4

if you bring in your car for a diagnose check on their scanner a mechanic is not likely going to check the fluid level's,,so depends on what he was doing,usually for doing a tune up everything like that will get checked

Answer 5

YOU should be checking your fluid levels. You cannot blame that on anyone but yourself. Time for a new machanic: YOU.