Elysian Auto Service

  What Is Power Steering Fluid? You might have seen a photo on your 42 Point Digital Inspection that showed your power steering fluid sample. But, do you actually know what power steering fluid is? If the answer is no, that is perfectly okay! Many people are unfamiliar with it so I am going to take some time to fill you in. Power steering fluid pressurizes your steering system, this is what allows you to easily steer and control your multi-ton vehicle. Power steering fluid is vitally important in protecting many components, especially your power steering pump, if that were to be damaged you are looking at an expensive repair! It is hard to say how many times we could have saved a power steering pump with a simple fluid service. Power steering fluid has to deal with intense heat and pressure which causes it to degrade, which then causes metals and deposits to become trapped in the fluid and it is all downhill from that point. The high-quality BG Products power steering fluid service...

  BG Products: Cooling System Service  Have you ever been traveling down the road and had your vehicle overheat leaving you stranded? There is nothing worse! Regularly servicing your cooling system can help avoid those situations. Over time coolant/antifreeze breaks down and becomes very acidic, which can be extremely damaging to your radiator, heater core, water pump, hoses, and many other components. When we service your vehicle with BG Products we add a cleaner to the old fluid to get rid of those harmful deposits, then we use a pressurized machine to extract all of that broken-down fluid before refilling the system with new coolant. Some people ask if you can just drain it and then add fluid and the answer is no. Did you know about 50% of the old fluid is left in there when done that way? If you have a tub half full of dirty water and then you fill it you now have a full tub of dirty water, and that is what happens when you just drain and fill the system. The coolant servi...

  What Does Brake Fluid Do? We install hundreds of sets of brakes during the year here at Elysian Auto Service, but not everyone is aware of the importance of brake fluid! Did you know that every time you step on the brakes it heats up that fluid and sends it through the system? When it cools, condensation is created and that moisture is absorbed into the fluid which will cause corrosion, especially in the calipers.  So to avoid a costly repair and to keep your brakes operating at peak efficiency we encourage everyone to have a BG brake fluid service at regular intervals to protect those components as you head down the road. Brake fluid should be a part of your regular maintenance schedule much like your coolant or transmission fluid. We like to see most fluids changed every 30,000 miles.  Contact Elysian Auto Service if you would like to set up an appointment or find out more about the benefits of this fluid service.

  BG Fuel Induction You will often hear us at Elysian Auto Service use the words carbon build-up in your motor when talking about our BG fuel and oil induction service, but you might wonder what we are actually talking about.  Have you ever seen a wood fireplace? Notice how when new it's perfectly clean on all the walls and up the chimney,  but over time you see soot from everywhere and you need to thoroughly clean it so you don’t have a major issue. The same principle applies to your motor.  Carbon is a by-product of the combustion process so it forms in all motors, some worse than others. It will cover fuel injectors, piston tops, valves, throttle bodies, and many other components, once that happens performance and fuel economy decrease, and the chance for a severe problem increase. The BG induction service is the most in-depth cleaning available and the chemicals used are not alcohol-based so it does not damage seals and gaskets. The best way to avoid major issues...