How Long Does an Oil Change Take?

The time it takes to do an oil change will depend on who is performing the task, but when you have a professional doing it, you can expect an oil change to take an hour or less. Bring your car over to Allen Samuels Chevrolet’s service center and you can get in and out during your lunch break! Find out more about oil changes in Hearne below before relying on our team for oil changes. 

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

What about if you want to perform oil changes yourself out of your Bryan garage? You will want to budget for at least an hour though the actual amount of time it takes will vary depending on your experience. If you don’t have all the materials and equipment on hand already, that will take some time as well. You will need to get a hold of new oil, a new oil filter, a new oil filter gasket, a rubber mallet, correctly sized wrenches, a jack, and wheel blocks before you can even get started. DIY oil changes can be quite an effort, so you will save time, effort, and money if you turn to Allen Samuels Chevrolet instead! 

More Oil Change Tips & Info

Along with knowing how long an oil change takes near College Station, you should also keep the following in mind: 

• There used to be a general rule of thumb to change the oil every 3,000 miles — but these days, new vehicles need oil changes every 5,000 – 7,500 miles. In fact, some models can even go 10,000 miles between oil changes. Check your owner’s manual for a specific oil change interval to find out how often you should change the oil in your car. 
• Be sure to check and see if your vehicle requires synthetic or conventional oil. Your owner’s manual will have that information. Synthetic oil typically costs more, but it won’t affect the time required for an oil change.

Schedule Your Oil Change in Hearne 

Schedule your appointment today near Franklin, so our professionals can take care of your vehicle. Before you make your way over to our dealership, make sure to check out our current service offers, so you can get a competitive price!