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Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ is your neighborhood destination for fast and friendly automobile services. When you need an oil change, think of Valvoline first, where you can count on certified technicians to perform essential maintenance tasks at an affordable prices.

Drive-Through Oil Change

We offer a drive-through oil change that is quick and complete, taking about 15 minutes in total. At Valvoline, we don't mind if you want to stay in your car, and many drivers do just that. While we're beneath the hood, we'll also check fluids, the serpentine belt, air filter and more to help ensure vehicle performance.

ASE-Certified Training

Valvoline Instant Oil Change™ technicians complete 270 hours of training in an ASE-accredited program and are well-qualified to rotate tires, replace the serpentine belt, battery, air filter and more

• Radiator service
• Transmission service
• Serpentine belt replacement
• Air conditioning service
• Tire rotation

Whether you want a quick oil change service on your lunch break or more, trust Valvoline to do it right and save you money too. Our services are typically between 20% and 50% less than dealership prices.

Quality and Performance Is Our Tradition

Car and truck owners know and trust Valvoline engine lubricants, introduced in 1866 and used in millions of vehicles. As experts on automobile performance through the years, we put that experience into helping maintain your vehicle in additional ways. We launched Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ in 1987, and today, you can find our service centers throughout the U.S., all adhering to our tradition of quality.

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Valvoline can help you save when you use the oil change coupons on our website. For questions and additional information, contact us online or by calling 800-327-8242.

Why regular oil changes are important

Oil is the lifeblood of your engine. It reduces friction, lessens wear, lubricates metal engine parts, forms a seal between the pistons, rings and cylinder walls while helping to cool engine parts. Without the cleaning action of fresh oil, carbon and varnish buildup would be toxic to the engine.

Want to help your engine run efficiently, maximize fuel economy, minimize emissions, and prolong the life of your car? Change your oil at the vehicle manufacturer's recommended intervals.

How long does an oil change take?

A Midas oil change takes about 60 minutes and includes oil and filter change as well as our complimentary Midas Touch Courtesy Check. Oil Change Plus customers should allow another 15 minutes for tire rotation. A do-it-yourself oil change can take up to an hour, depending on how easily you can access the oil drain plug and filter on your vehicle.

Types of Motor Oil

• Conventional motor oil is derived from crude oil with a variety of additives.
• Synthetic motor oil is derived from man-made ingredients with a variety of additives. Full synthetic oil protects your engine better than conventional oil due to the purity and uniform molecular structure of these man-made ingredients -- with added environmental benefits. Cost-saving synthetic blend oils are also available. Compare conventional oil vs. synthetic oil.
• High mileage motor oil contains anti-wear additives to prolong engine life in vehicles with 75,000 miles or more. It’s available in conventional, synthetic blend, and full synthetic oil formulas.

Your Midas mechanic can help you choose the right motor oil for your vehicle and driving style – and we’ll never put any oil in your vehicle that fails to meet its manual specifications.

• Can you mix synthetic and conventional oil?
• Can you switch back to conventional oil after getting a synthetic oil change?

How often should oil be changed?

For vehicles made in the past decade or so, automakers usually recommend changing the oil every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, with even higher intervals for certain models. Most owner’s manuals now specify synthetic blend or full synthetic oil in concert with these longer oil change intervals. Manufacturers recommend changing the oil every 3,000 miles for many older vehicles and certain engine types. The 3,000-mile oil change might be a sensible tradition to keep alive if you choose conventional oil.

However, check your manual – and heed your vehicle’s oil change reminder if it triggers between oil changes, regardless of the old adage of every 3,000-miles. (On some vehicles, it takes your actual driving patterns into account.) And if you aren’t reaching the mileage guideline each year, follow your manual’s timed oil change interval instead.

How do driving conditions affect oil change frequency?

Check your vehicle’s manufacturer recommendations to see if “severe” driving conditions mean more frequent oil changes. And the definition of severe might surprise you! If your driving consists mostly of short trips in stop-and-go traffic or driving in “extreme temperatures” (which most of us call ordinary hot summers and cold winters), your vehicle manufacturer may recommend more frequent oil changes.

Signs your car needs an oil change

It’s best to follow your regular maintenance schedule. But here are some ways your car might tell you it’s ready for an oil and filter change:

• Your dashboard oil reminder: In newer vehicles, this light or text message takes your actual driving conditions into account.
• Dark oil on your dipstick: Fresh engine oil is transparent and light brown or amber. Dirty oil is dark brown or black -- and too opaque to see through.
• Overheating: Poor lubrication also makes your engine work harder, which can generate excess heat.
• Grinding or tapping noises -- these may be the dreaded “metal on metal” sounds, warning you that your oil level is too low to protect your engine.

And don’t ignore oil leaks!

Any fluid leak needs immediate attention -- it shouldn’t wait till your next oil change. Often, an oil leak is an easy fix, like replacing a filter or tightening a bolt. But an unchecked Oil Leak can lead to catastrophic engine failure and serious fire hazards.

See either of these symptoms?

• Fluid under your vehicle or on engine parts.
• Blue smoke or a burning odor from your exhaust.

Request an oil and fluid diagnosis appointment ASAP if you see these symptoms.

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