How Long Does an Oil Change Take?

If you are looking for an oil change in the Portage area, you might be wondering how long an oil change takes, and whether it would be appropriate to fit within your lunch break. Most oil changes usually take less than an hour, meaning that you can schedule in on your break. For a better understanding of how long service will take, contact our service team today. You can also schedule service with our repair shop for all of our regular oil and engine oil changes. 

How Long Should an Oil Change Take If I Do It Myself?

If you are looking to perform oil changes yourself, then the amount of time it can take can vary. Usually it will take about an hour, but it can take longer so you might want to budget a little more time just in case. When you choose to change oil yourself, you have consider parts like new oil, a new oil filter, new oil filter gasket, correctly sized wrenches, rubber mallets, jacks, and wheel blocks. It can take less time and is more affordable ultimately to turn to DeNooyer Ford near Schoolcraft. 

More Oil Change Information

If it’s time to get an oil change, be sure to keep the following points in mind: 

• Conventional wisdom tells us that you should get an oil change every 3,000 miles, but usually new vehicles need oil changes ever 5,000 to 7,500 miles. In fact some vehicles can go between 10,000 miles between oil changes. Consult your owner’s manual for specific change intervals. 
• Our service specials provide Three Rivers drivers with oil change coupons and other discounts. 
• Make sure to check out our synthetic or conventional oil options, and check out the owner’s manual on which oil option you use.

Visit DeNooyer Ford for a Quick Oil Change!

We are just around the corner in the Three Rivers area, so come into DeNooyer Ford to speak with our professional mechanics on synthetic oil changes, oil drain plugs, motor oil vs. fresh oil, and more. You can also rely on our service tips to learn more.