Fleet costs have been steadily increasing over the past few years according to Element Fleet Management's Annual TOC release. 

Use these tips to get insight on what may be wrong with your vehicle before it becomes a bigger problem leading to costly repairs.

Brake fluid, power steering fluid, radiator fluid, oil, transmission fluid, air-conditioning coolant, windshield wiper fluid, gas… okay maybe not gas but overall, most of these fluids go unnoticed in your vehicle. Of course people have a gauge that is constantly checked for gasoline, but how often do you check the other fluids in your vehicle?

A lot of people drive their vehicles home only to notice that their front tire is flat or they have been leaking oil or brake fluid all day. A lot of these same people naively try to drive their vehicles to the auto shop the next morning. This is not only bad for your vehicle, but it’s potentially life-threatening.

Where do you find out what kind of oil your vehicle needs? The dipstick? The internet? The owner's manual?