Chapter 09 · 9 of 13

Maintenance, Fluids & Under-Hood

Keeping the car running, not just shiny: fluids, filters, and the routine under-hood checks every owner can handle in the driveway.

Is it safe?

What the SDS says before you buy

Each verdict is translated straight from the Safety Data Sheet, not from marketing. Read it before you shop.

Is engine degreaser toxic?

Use with caution

Engine degreaser is not one chemistry, so there is no single answer.

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Is brake fluid toxic?

Check the PPE

Brake fluid is harmful if swallowed and can cause serious eye damage.

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Is windshield washer fluid toxic?

Use with caution

Most winter and de-icer windshield washer fluid contains methanol, which its Safety Data Sheet classifies as toxic if swallowed (H301) and able to cause optic-nerve damage (H370).

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