How long does an oil change take?

Question

I've never taken my car to get the oil changed, my dad usually does it and I have no idea how long it takes...

Answer 1

If you go to a fast place, as little as 10 minutes.

Answer 2

Personally, I'd rather have it done at the car dealer where it might take longer and cost more. First, you'll get factory trained shop technicians using original equipment filters and fluids who are familiar with your model car. There can be a big difference in oil filter design and quality, and you don't want to take a chance damaging a $5,000 engine. Also, what if the "quickie lube shop" cross threads your oil drain plug and you end up losing all your oil on the highway and burning up your engine? You've got a much better chance of mistakes being corrected responsibly at your car dealer than at a quickie lube chain. The chain store will try to sell you lots of things you don't need in some cases because that's the way their business is set up to operate. An oil change may seem like a simple no risk maintenance item, but auto mechanics can easily do major damage to your car. Who do you really trust to maintain and repair that $25,000 car you just purchased?

Answer 3

depeding upon the place...

Places that just change the oil nothing less 5 min-10 min.

Most quick lube/dealers are closer to 20-30 min. maybe more depending upon how many are a head of you but when you arrive, the longer time is because they do all the inspections,vac the car etc.they should give an idea of how long to do it.

But personally never had anyone change my oil in 17 years of driving... But changing others oil.. that's about the time needed

Answer 4

Don't ever trust any dealership, or any quick lube place. I've seen over filled, under filled, wrong oil put in into engines, stripped oil pans, you name it. Nissan dealership drained my uncle's car's transmission fluid instead of oil and then tried to drive the car outside. You can imagine what happened. Idiots. I change my car oil myself and it takes me about 20 min, but I like to get as much as possible out, so I wait a bit longer if I got nowhere to go. If you absolutely have to go somewhere else check oil level yourself after they're done. And yeah depending on lines it'll probably take like 30 min., maybe less. They're in no hurry.

Answer 5

If you go to a quick change place 15 - 20 min but dont let them talk you into doing more, lots of time that is how they make more money for themselves and take advantage of you if you dont know much about cars

Answer 6

I can change my oil and filter in 20 minutes including checking all the fluids under the hood, putting it on stands and taking it off.

Answer 7

Very little time at all, usually less than 30 minutes. It usually depends on how much the mechanic checks over. Like topping off all your fluids as well.

Answer 8

replace the filter out an identical time you alter your oil. additionally it could be good in case you place oil interior the filter out by a funnel and soak the filter out element. This enables decrease the dry initiate time and lowers engine positioned on. Hand tighten your filter out as much because it is going to pass, there is not any want for kit to tighten. additionally dispose your oil responsibly because it is unsafe waste. maximum motor vehicle components shops and recycling centers settle for used motor oil. good success....

Answer 9

Depending on if you have to wait in line or not, it should take about 20-30 minutes.

Answer 10

it all depends on the place where you go to. i had to wait like 2 hours because they have like 5 cars before me. but if you are the only one it doesnt even take 20 minutes.

Answer 11

Not very long. Like 20 - 30 minutes, not even.