How Long Does an Oil Change Take?

You know how much an oil change costs in the Nixa area, but you also know that time is money. How long should an oil change take when you bring your car to Thompson Cadillac, compared to how long an oil change takes when you do it yourself? When you leave the work to our certified technicians, we can usually have you in and out in well under an hour! Find out more about how long an oil change takes with the service team at Thompson Cadillac.

Important Oil Change Information

Before you jump into changing your own oil, here are some important things to know for the safety of your vehicle: 

• You no longer need to change your oil every 3,000 miles if you’re driving a newer car. Thanks to improvements in automotive engineering, new vehicles need oil changes every 5,000 – 7,500 miles. Some models can even go 10,000 miles between oil changes. Check your owner’s manual for a specific oil change interval.
• 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.
• Our service specials page frequently offers oil change coupons and other discounted services. You’ll save both time and money when you make an appointment for an oil change and use one of our coupons. 

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

We know there are plenty of home mechanics and DIYers in the Ozark area who have the tools and skills to knock out a home oil change in a short amount of time. More importantly, many Republic DIYers enjoy the process. If you’re new to changing your own oil, expect to start slowly. Also, expect to make an investment in some tools you’ll need for changing your own oil—new oil, a new oil filter, a new oil filter gasket, a rubber mallet, correctly sized wrenches, a jack, and wheel blocks. For novice home mechanics without oil change experience, changing oil at home generally doesn’t save time or money. 

Get a Quick Oil Change in Springfield at Thompson Cadillac

In addition to being able to get a great price on a quick oil change at Thompson Cadillac, our service team is also here to help you get the most out of your vehicle without wasting time or money. Pay a visit to Thompson Cadillac’s service tips page to learn more about how to keep your car in excellent shape!