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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Your next oil change could be quite a bit more expensive. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 June 2026 Now, lubricant refiners, automakers, and oil change service stations are sounding the alarm—prices are spiking, and supply shortages will hit in June. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 May 2026 Here's why your oil change is getting more expensive. Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 20 May 2026 While there’s no evidence of an immediate threat to retail motor oil availability, current-generation Toyota hybrid owners (of which there are millions) should take note that their next oil change might not be typical. Byron Hurd, The Drive, 13 May 2026 The auto parts company added that good maintenance can allow some vehicles to go up to 7,000 miles without a necessary oil change. Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026 Riding mowers can typically go for a longer period without an oil change. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026 The oil change interval on all the cars is 6 months or 5,000 miles. Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026 Every oil change and purchase of qualifying Valvoline products (see website for which products) will earn you a bonus entry. Kat Merck, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2026

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“Oil change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20change. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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