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.
Examples of oil change in a Sentence
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The company owns oil change service Take 5, as well as other automotive services names such as Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting and Meineke Car Care Center.
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025
The auto agency recommends getting routine car maintenance, an oil change, and emergency kits in place before hitting the road for the safety of drivers and passengers.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
They can be done at an oil change shop, a dealership or at home.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 19 June 2025
The procedure, often compared to an oil change for your car, has become a trendy, expensive way to boost longevity.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 6 June 2025
So Netflix picked up Tires for the price of an oil change, basically.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Why does a car seem to run better after an oil change?
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
The Elk Grove showrooms at the Auto Mall, as well as an oil change service and collision repair shop also owned by Driebe’s Sacramento Motorcars LLC, are also included in the sale.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025
How Consumers Are Going to Suffer For vehicle owners, this troubling trend has significant consequences:
Higher Repair Costs: Taking an Audi to a dealership for a simple oil change or brake service can cost hundreds of dollars more than at a mom-and-pop shop.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025
The auto agency recommends getting routine car maintenance, an oil change, and emergency kits in place before hitting the road for the safety of drivers and passengers.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
They can be done at an oil change shop, a dealership or at home.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 19 June 2025
The procedure, often compared to an oil change for your car, has become a trendy, expensive way to boost longevity.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 6 June 2025
So Netflix picked up Tires for the price of an oil change, basically.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Why does a car seem to run better after an oil change?
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
The Elk Grove showrooms at the Auto Mall, as well as an oil change service and collision repair shop also owned by Driebe’s Sacramento Motorcars LLC, are also included in the sale.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025
How Consumers Are Going to Suffer For vehicle owners, this troubling trend has significant consequences:
Higher Repair Costs: Taking an Audi to a dealership for a simple oil change or brake service can cost hundreds of dollars more than at a mom-and-pop shop.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Oil change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20change. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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