Your vehicle relies on multiple fluids for lubrication, cooling, and hydraulic power. Regular fluid maintenance prevents expensive repairs and extends vehicle life. Tresl helps you stay on top of essential fluid services.
Get Financing NowEach fluid serves a critical function. Neglecting any of them leads to component failure.
Lubricates moving engine parts, reduces friction, helps cool the engine, and suspends contaminants. Modern synthetic oils last longer but cost more. Using the wrong oil viscosity can cause engine damage.
Lubricates transmission gears and provides hydraulic pressure for shifting. Automatic transmissions are especially sensitive to fluid condition. Neglect causes rough shifting, slipping, and eventual failure.
Transfers heat from engine to radiator and provides freeze/boil protection. Over time, coolant becomes acidic and loses protection. Wrong coolant type can damage gaskets and cause internal corrosion.
Transfers pedal pressure to brake calipers hydraulically. Absorbs moisture over time, lowering boiling point and causing corrosion. Critical for safety—neglect causes spongy brakes and ABS damage.
Provides hydraulic assist for steering (in non-electric systems). Breaks down over time, becoming abrasive. Neglect causes pump whine, hard steering, and eventual pump failure—expensive to repair.
Lubricates ring and pinion gears that transfer power to wheels. AWD vehicles may have front, rear, and center differentials. Heavy towing or spirited driving requires more frequent changes.
Fluids are cheap. The components they protect are expensive.
Old fluids lose heat transfer ability. Components overheat, causing warping, seal failure, and accelerated wear.
Fluids accumulate metal particles, moisture, and acids. These contaminants cause abrasive wear and corrosion.
Additives deplete over time. Without fresh additives, fluids can't prevent rust, foam, or oxidation damage.
A $200 transmission fluid service every 50,000 miles can prevent a $3,000-$6,000 transmission replacement. Many transmissions fail prematurely simply due to fluid neglect. This is especially true for CVT transmissions, which are very sensitive to fluid condition.
| Service | Standard Vehicles | Luxury/European | Trucks/SUVs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synthetic Oil Change | $60-$90 | $90-$150 | $80-$120 |
| Transmission Service | $150-$250 | $200-$350 | $175-$300 |
| Coolant Flush | $100-$150 | $150-$225 | $125-$175 |
| Brake Fluid Flush | $80-$120 | $100-$175 | $90-$140 |
| Power Steering Flush | $75-$125 | $100-$175 | $90-$150 |
| Differential Service | $75-$125 | $100-$175 | $100-$175 |
| Complete Fluid Package | $400-$600 | $600-$900 | $500-$750 |
Many shops offer discounted packages that include all major fluid services. If multiple fluids are due, bundling saves on labor costs. A "major service" that covers all fluids at once is often cheaper than doing them separately over time.
While individual services are affordable, combining multiple overdue fluid services—or addressing fluid-related damage—can add up. Financing helps you get caught up on deferred maintenance without depleting savings.
| Amount | 12 Mo | 24 Mo |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $45/mo | $24/mo |
| $750 | $67/mo | $36/mo |
| $1,000 | $89/mo | $47/mo |
| $1,500 | $134/mo | $71/mo |
*Estimated at 12.99% APR
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