How Long Does an Oil Change Take?

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When you’re crunched for time in Stephenville, getting your oil changed is probably the last thing on your mind. The thing is though, if you put off getting an oil change, you’re going to invest a lot of time—and money—in engine repairs later on. How long does an oil change take? At Bayer Auto Group we offer express service so you can be in and out with fresh oil and filter, an inspection, fluid top-offs, and more in less than an hour. Learn more about how long an oil change should take with Bayer Auto Group. 

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

If you enjoy working on your car in Brownwood, performing your own oil changes can be fun. It’s not going to save you any time, though, when it comes to how long an oil change should take. While the amount of time will vary based on your skill level, vehicle, and the supplies you have on hand, it’s almost certainly going to take more than an hour. Changing oil yourself requires new oil, a new oil filter, a new oil filter gasket, a rubber mallet, correctly-sized wrenches, a jack, and wheel blocks. You can purchase these tools and materials if making that investment is worth your while.

More Oil Change Information

Learn more about oil changes, especially why if you plan on doing them yourself from home. 

  • The rule used to be that you should get an oil change every 3,000 miles, but now 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. Improvements in mechanical technology and synthetic oil mean more time between oil changes. 
  • Speaking of synthetic oil, be sure to check if your vehicle requires synthetic or conventional oil. Your owner’s manual will have that information, too. Synthetic oil typically costs more, but it won’t affect the time required for an oil change.
  • Our service specials page offers oil change coupons and other discounted services.

Get Your Oil Changed at Bayer Auto Group

The express service center at Bayer Auto Group is ready for you in Abilene! Schedule an appointment with us wherever you can fit it into your calendar!