Fluid Services: Car Fluid Exchange and Fluid Replacement Services

Vehicle owners trust Honest Accurate Auto Service for professional, reliable car fluid exchange and fluid replacement services in Colorado Springs. Our family-owned and operated repair shop has helped keep

Fluid Services We Provide

Your vehicle relies on numerous fluid-powered systems to run properly and keep you safely on the road. Honest Accurate technicians are trained to service, diagnose and repair these systems so you have peace of mind every time you pull out of the driveway. 

Brake Fluid Exchange and Replacement

There’s a reason we list this service first. Being able to stop is important! Your brakes operate using a hydraulic system powered by brake fluid. You press the brake pedal, the hydraulic fluid moves through the brake lines. The pressure of the fluid then causes the brakes to activate and press the brake pads to the rotors. The actual mechanics of the process are more involved, but the key takeaway is that brake fluid — clean, full, uncontaminated brake fluid is necessary for effective braking. Low brake fluid levels can cause your vehicle’s response time to slow and increase your chances of getting in an accident. A brake fluid exchange/brake fluid replacement removes your old fluid and replaces it with new fluid. 

Fuel Induction Cleaning Service

Fuel is a fluid, but keeping it clean is a job for the gas company. When it comes to ensuring that fuel stays clean as it flows through your car? You’ll need to help your car out with regular maintenance such as changing the fuel filter and utilizing fuel system cleaners. Your mechanic can complete these tasks and perform advanced cleaning with a fuel induction cleaning service. Fuel induction cleaning uses chemicals to remove grime and buildup from valves, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. This service should be conducted between 30,000-60,000 miles. 

Transmission Fluid Service

Colorado driving puts our automatic transmissions to the test. Colorado recreational activities (boating, RV camping, four-wheeling) then add an additional layer of strain. Transmission fluid lubricates the parts that power gear shifting, valve movement and other functions that occur while the transmission is engaged. Over time, this fluid can break down — and that’s a big deal. Heat is the biggest problem for transmission fluid, as it cooks the fluid away. Without lubrication, your transmission may begin grinding, slipping, overheating, shaking, smoking or, worst of all, ceasing to move at all. Just adding more fluid to the system is not always the answer. If you’re going to open up your system, you might as well give it a whole refresh with a transmission fluid flush. 

Power Steering Fluid Exchange

If you’ve ever been driving when the power steering has suddenly gone out, you know just how scary straining for control of your vehicle can be. Power steering fluid can become grimy and polluted and begin to interfere with how the components engage as you turn the steering wheel. A power steering fluid replacement goes beyond a maintenance top-off by flushing this grime out of the system and refilling it with new power steering fluid. Vehicle manufacturers typically recommend you replace power steering fluid between 40,000 and 80,000 miles. However, if you notice issues like loss of control, you may need to get your vehicle serviced sooner. 

Coolant Fluid Exchange

 thousands of vehicles performing at their peak for nearly 30 years. 

Rust and corrosion can cause your vehicle’s coolant system to turn from necessity to hassle. Coolant is imperative to protecting your engine from overheating. However, it can become acidic over time, leading to deterioration and a buildup of sediment. Too much buildup becomes a clog that can disrupt movement and impair your radiator’s cooling efforts. Like power steering, you can add new coolant as part of your maintenance, but you should eventually flush the system of any debris and replace acidized coolant with fresh coolant. Check your owner’s manual for specific instructions on when to perform a fluid exchange or ask your mechanic if it’s time for this service. 

Fluid Top-off/Refill

Keep your systems up and running with fluid top-off services. Conducted as part of your annual vehicle inspection, along with your oil change or as a standalone service, Honest Accurate can refill windshield washer fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, differential fluid and coolant to ensure your car is ready for all the road can throw at it.

Why Choose Honest Accurate Auto Service for Your Vehicle Fluid Maintenance?

• Great customer service
• Timely communication
• Complimentary shuttle service
• 3 year/36,000 mile nationwide warranty