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Fluid Exchange Services

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At VIP, we maximize the life of your vehicle by protecting its critical systems including brakes, cooling, fuel, power steering, and transmission by performing a variety of fluid exchange services and offering the Valvoline Professional Series Service Plus Program.

Valvoline backs its Professional Series Service Plus Program with a Limited Lifetime Guarantee that covers up to $4,000 for each critical system as long as you stay current on your VIP fluid exchange services.

  1. Coverage up to $4,000*: Initial service must be performed within the vehicle’s first 50,000 miles
  2. Coverage up to $2,000*: Initial service must be performed between 50,001 and 100,000 miles
  3. Coverage up to $1,000*: Initial service must be performed between 100,001 and 125,000 miles
  4. Coverage up to $500*: Initial service must be performed between 125,001 and 150,000 miles

*Valvoline Professional Series Service Plus Program takes effect after the first service is performed.

To maintain coverage under Valvoline Professional Series Service Plus Program, you must repeat your service according to the intervals shown below at a VIP location. Be sure to save your receipts.

EVERY 5,000 MILES:

  • Engine additive
  • Super concentrated fuel injector cleaner

EVERY 15,000 MILES:

  • Easy GDI fuel system service
  • Top Treat oil system cleaner
  • Complete fuel system treatment
  • Automatic transmission additive

EVERY 30,000 MILES:

  • Engine cleaning
  • Fuel system service
  • Automatic transmission service
  • Manual transmission service
  • Transfer case/transaxles
  • Differential/gear box service (front and/or rear)
  • Cooling system service
  • Power steering service
  • Brake fluid service
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Fluid Exchange Services
VIP Fluid Exchange Services

VIP offers the following vehicle fluid exchange services:

  • Brake system fluid exchange
  • Cooling system fluid exchange
  • Synthetic transmission system fluid exchange with cleaner
  • Fuel cleaning & decarbonization
  • Differential fluid exchange
  • Synthetic power steering fluid exchange
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Bundle Services & Save Money

Ask about VIP’s multi-service price saving discounts when you bundle two to six of the fluid exchange services we offer in one visit.

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At VIP we understand what your car means to you. All of our employees, from our customer service representatives to our world-class ASE-certified master technicians believe in getting the job done right.  We walk you through the work to be done before we begin, including live-feed reviews of your vehicle and copies of your multipoint inspection sent straight to your phone.

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  • Northern New England’s tire and service leader for almost 100 years
  • The area’s largest family-owned automotive service provider and tire dealer — headquartered in Auburn, ME
  • All locations are staffed with TIA and ASE Certified Automotive Professionals
  • Straight-forward labor and installed parts warranties guarantee the quality of our work
  • Most stores throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut and Vermont are open seven days a week
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VIP Locations

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VIP Tires & Service - Lewiston, ME
485 Sabattus St
Lewiston, ME 04280
(207) 784-5464
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VIP Tires & Service - Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME
520 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 784-0131
1.3 Miles Away
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VIP Tires & Service - Auburn, ME
128 Center Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8561
1.8 Miles Away
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VIP Tires & Service - Topsham, ME
2 Union Park Road
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 373-1501
15.7 Miles Away
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Additional VIP Preventative Maintenance Services

Advanced Multi Point Inspection

Oil keeps many components of your engine working efficiently. Keep it performing optimally with a VIP oil change.

Oil Change Services

Oil keeps many components of your engine working efficiently. Keep it performing optimally with a VIP oil change.

Filter Replacement

Every vehicle has four main filters: oil, air, fuel, and cabin air. Each performs an important job in keeping your car running efficiently and should be replaced regularly. VIP will help you and your engine stay healthy by replacing dirty or moldy filters.

Tune-Up Services

Your preventative maintenance schedule should include 19 crucial tune-up services between 30,000 and 90,000 miles that will keep your vehicle safely on the road. VIP’s Certified Automotive Professionals are trained to expertly perform each of them and more!

Belt & Hose Replacement

An overheated engine, loss of the electrical charging system, or loss of power steering can result if a belt or hose fails, which can lead to expensive repairs. VIP will check your belts and hoses to ensure they are working properly.

Spark Plug Replacement

If your car is having trouble starting, the cause may be old or faulty spark plugs. VIP will ensure your spark plugs are emitting the spark of electricity that creates the ignition for the combustion needed to start your car.

Timing Belt Replacement

Serious engine damage can occur if your timing belt fails. VIP will check its condition and replace it if need be before it slips or breaks. Recommended replacement intervals vary from 60,000 to 100,000 miles.

Fuel System Services

Get improved acceleration/gas pedal response, restored horsepower, faster cold starts, less engine hesitation, reduced emissions, and maximum fuel economy with a VIP fuel injection service.
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FAQs

  • What fluid exchanges does my car actually need, and how often?

    Your vehicle needs clean fluid in the brakes, coolant, transmission, power steering, differential, and fuel systems. However, how often those systems need fluid exchanges depend on manufacturer’s recommendations, your driving style and habits, and mileage.

  • What’s the difference between a fluid exchange and just topping off my fluids?

    The difference between topping off fluids and a full fluid exchange is that topping off just adds fresh fluid to what’s already there (including dirty fluid), while a full exchange removes the old fluid, contaminants, and buildup and replaces it with fresh fluid. Topping off fluid can mask problems, while a full fluid exchange solves them. Some fluids become corrosive over time and can eat away at gaskets and other rubber components.

  • How do I know if my car’s fluids actually need to be changed?

    There is no easy way to tell whether your car’s fluids need to be changed, as fluids can break down over time and with use even if nothing seems wrong. At VIP, we’ll take dab samples every time you visit so that you can see how your fluids fare over time. We’ll also let you know if you’re coming up on a major mileage interval that requires fluid exchanges as per your manufacturer’s recommendations.

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