Safety and your vehicle
How often should you check your engine oil, coolant and screenwash levels?
- Regularly, such as once a week and before a long journeyCorrect
- Only when a garage services the car once a year
- Only when a warning light comes on
- Never, because they do not change with normal use
Why?
Fluids drop over time and low levels can damage the engine or leave you unable to clean the windscreen. Annex 6 of The Highway Code advises you to check levels such as oil, coolant and screenwash regularly, for example weekly and before a long trip, so small problems are found early.
Highway Code rule Annex 6