Car Fluid Exchange Service
A healthy vehicle relies on clean engine fluids, including motor oil, brake fluid, and coolant. Over time, these fluids become dirty or degrade, reducing engine performance and potentially damaging engine components. SpeeDee fluid exchange services replace old fluids to keep your engine purring happily.
Fluid Flush Service
A fluid exchange service removes old, dirty engine fluid and replaces it with fresh fluid. SpeeDee fluid services include:
- Power steering fluid exchange
- Automatic transmission fluid change
- Manual transmission fluid change
- Brake fluid exchange
- Radiator fluid exchange
- Oil changes
SpeeDee offers drop-in fluid exchange services, including our popular 17-point oil change.
Fluid Leak Diagnostic Service
Puddles under your vehicle suggest a fluid leak. Prompt attention to leaks is critical to maintaining proper vehicle performance and also saves you money—topping up fluid levels has limited efficiency if your fluid just leaks onto the road.
SpeeDee offers fluid leak diagnostic services. Our skilled technicians check your engine systems for leaks, provide a transparent report on repair costs, and resolve the issue so you can get the most out of your next fluid exchange service.
Radiator Fluid Exchange Service
The coolant in your radiator dissipates heat from the engine. Low levels of coolant interfere with this process, increasing the risk of overheating and engine damage. A SpeeDee radiator fluid exchange service replaces coolant, restoring radiator fluid to manufacturer-recommended levels. Vehicle manufacturers typically recommend a coolant fluid exchange every 30,000 miles or two years. Check your user manual for the exact schedule.
H2: What is a Transmission Fluid Exchange Service?
A transmission fluid change replaces old transmission fluid with new fluid. Manual and automatic transmission fluid exchanges are two different processes, but both result in improved fuel economy, a more efficient transmission system, and a reduced risk of transmission damage.
H2: How Do I Know My Car Needs Brake Fluid?
Proper brake fluid levels are vital for safe vehicle operation. Brake fluid transfers the force applied to a brake pedal into hydraulic pressure that squeezes the brake pads against the brake discs, slowing or stopping the vehicle. Manufacturers often recommend flushing and replacing old brake fluid every 30,000 miles or two years, although exact schedules vary depending on your vehicle’s make.
You may need a brake fluid exchange if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- The brake pedal feels soft or “spongy.”
- Your ABS or brake dashboard light turns on.
- Brakes slow to respond.
- Strange noises or burning smells when braking.
- The vehicle pulls to the side when braking.
- Vibrations when braking.
- Signs of leaking brake fluid.
H2: How Often Do You Need a Fluid Exchange Service?
Use the manufacturer’s recommendations for fluid exchanges in your owner’s manual. Your local SpeeDee service center performs oil changes and other fluid exchange services on a drop-in basis. If you experience signs of leaking or fluid issues outside the manufacturer’s recommended schedule, drop by so our skilled technicians can test for leaks or low fluid levels.