oil change

noun

: the process of removing old, dirty oil in a vehicle and replacing it with clean oil
The car needs an oil change.

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During my most recent oil change, the service advisor noted that the oil pan gasket was beginning to show signs of seepage. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 Most modern cars do not require lubrication like older vehicles, but a yearly oil change is still recommended even for cars that are not driven often. — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 As gross profits from the actual business of selling cars fall from pandemic-era highs, dealerships are trying to convince customers to return for every single oil change to help secure their bottom line. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 Some of those lots already have planned users, including Chase Bank, a Valvoline oil change facility and Dutch Bros Coffee, all of which would include drive-thrus. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oil change

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“Oil change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20change. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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