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The 3 Vehicle Service Items You Shouldn't Put Off
When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate. The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent. Sound familiar? Here are the t...
Published on: Oct 25, 2026
Simple Answers from Accelerate Auto & Transmission in Colorado Springs : Severe Service
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Question:What is a severe service maintenance schedule?Accelerate Auto & Transmission Answer:When I was a kid in Colorado Springs, Sunday meant having a bath, getting dressed for ...
Published on: Feb 15, 2026
Tire Rotation and Balancing
You can make your vehicle tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.Let's start with tire rotation. In normal driving around Colorado Springs CO, your front tires wear more on t...
Published on: Dec 14, 2025
5 Tips for Buying Used in Colorado Springs
Here are 5 tips from Accelerate Auto & Transmission for used car buyers:1. Ask for service records. Most owners who document regular maintenance service take care of their vehicle.2. Inspect the vehic...
Published on: Dec 07, 2025
Simple Answers from Accelerate Auto & Transmission for Colorado Springs: Wheel Bearings
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Question:I remember my dad having the shop “pack the bearings” on the family car. Is this something I need to have done?Accelerate Auto & Transmission Answer:That's a ...
Published on: Sep 07, 2025
PCV Valve Replacement at Accelerate Auto & Transmission in Colorado Springs
The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Colorado Springs and our environment here in CO. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the ...
Published on: Aug 31, 2025
Exhaust
We've all heard a car or truck in our Colorado Springs neighborhoods that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.{{ image('https://s3.amazonaws.com/www.auton...
Published on: Aug 24, 2025
Making Your Vehicle Last With Regular Service in Colorado Springs
A lot of people in CO have older vehicles. They're good commuters, grocery-getters or toy-haulers. They enjoy that fact that they're paid off, or soon will be. They would gladly like to keep their veh...
Published on: Aug 17, 2025