Service
Fluid Flushes
Your vehicle depends on several vital fluids to operate smoothly and safely.
Your vehicle depends on several vital fluids to operate smoothly and safely. Over time, these fluids break down or become contaminated, putting your vehicle’s performance, reliability, and longevity at risk. That’s where fluid flushes at McNeil's Auto Care come in.
Over time, heat, moisture, and debris can cause these fluids to degrade or become contaminated. If they are not replaced, they can lead to component failure and decreased performance.
Fluid replacement intervals vary by vehicle and the fluid type. For example, you may need a coolant flush more often than a power steering fluid flush. Generally speaking, the fluids should be flushed out every couple of years. Keeping up with regular fluid services helps ensure safe and efficient driving in every season.
A fluid flush or fluid exchange is more than just a top-off. It’s a complete removal and replacement of old, worn-out fluid from a system. Specialized equipment may be used to clean out the system and ensure that fresh, clean fluid is circulated throughout.
At McNeil's Auto Care in Sandy and Riverton, UT, our ASE-certified technicians perform thorough fluid flushes using high-quality products that meet or exceed manufacturer standards. We also offer Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVIs), allowing you to see the condition of your fluids before and after the service.
From Herriman to Holladay, McNeil's Auto Care is trusted by drivers across Salt Lake County for the best car service. Don’t wait for worn-out fluids to cause damage, schedule your fluid flush today at our Sandy, UT, or Riverton, UT locations.
Questions
Fluid Flushes, answered
- How often should vehicle fluids be flushed?
- Intervals vary by vehicle and by fluid. You may need a coolant flush more often than a power steering flush, for example. Generally speaking the fluids should be exchanged every couple of years, and your owner's manual gives the specific schedule for your vehicle.
- What is the difference between a fluid flush and a top-off?
- A flush is a complete removal and replacement of the old fluid from a system, not simply adding more to what is already there. Specialized equipment may be used to clean the system out so that fresh fluid is not immediately contaminated by what it was meant to replace.
- Why do vehicle fluids need replacing at all?
- Heat, moisture and debris cause fluids to degrade and become contaminated over time. Once that happens they stop protecting the components they circulate through, which leads to reduced performance and eventually component failure. Replacing fluid on schedule is considerably cheaper than replacing what it was protecting.
- Which fluids does McNeil's flush?
- Our ASE certified technicians handle coolant, transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid and differential fluid, using products that meet or exceed manufacturer standards. Digital vehicle inspections document the condition of each one, so you can see why a flush is being recommended.
- How much does a fluid flush cost?
- Cost varies by fluid and by how much your vehicle holds, since a coolant flush and a brake fluid exchange are different jobs. Our digital inspection documents the condition of each fluid, so you can see which are actually due rather than replacing them all at once.
Qualifying repairs are covered nationwide
McNeil’s is a NAPA Gold certified shop with ASE certified technicians, and qualifying work carries a 36 month, 36,000 mile warranty honored at participating NAPA AutoCare shops across the country rather than only here.
