The Oil Change Process at Taylor & Sons Chevrolet

At Taylor & Sons Chevrolet, there are two things about oil changes that we believe to be true – they are important, and they should be simple. We encourage all of our customers to come in at regularly scheduled intervals to keep up with their oil change needs, and we hold up our end of the bargain by making it as easy as possible for you to manage this crucial maintenance point.

If you haven’t yet turned to Taylor & Sons for your oil change needs, we’d like to lay out the process for you in this blog post. Knowing what to expect, you’ll be all set to have a seamless experience from start to finish when working with our team. In the end, you’ll come away with a quality oil change for a fair price and you can get back out on the road right away.

When you are ready to get started, please take a moment to reach out and schedule an appointment for an upcoming oil change. Of course, if you have any questions for us regarding the oil change process or anything else you might need for your vehicle, get in touch with our team and we’ll be happy to help. Thank you for considering Taylor & Sons Chevrolet!

Making Your Appointment

You won’t be surprised to learn that this process starts with making an appointment with us to bring your vehicle in for an oil change. It’s best if you can do so within a few hundred miles of when the oil change is due – that will help you stay ahead of the maintenance game. Of course, as that mileage number starts to draw near, you are welcome to give us a call and get your oil change on the books to make sure it takes place at a time that is convenient for your schedule.

While we always strive to serve our customers as quickly as possible, we do run into periods where our service department is quite busy and might not be able to get you in immediately. So, with that in mind, it’s always a good idea to schedule your appointment as soon as possible, once you realize that an oil change is on the horizon. That way, you’ll have more scheduling options available and the whole experience will be as convenient as possible.

Selecting the Right Oil

There are a variety of oils on the market today for use in internal combustion engines, and each oil has its own list of advantages. Picking the right oil will help you get the maximum possible protective value out of your oil change, but you don’t need to make the selection on your own. At Taylor & Sons, we have a team of
Certified Service Technicians and we will help you understand the differences in the oils and we’ll recommend the right one for your needs.

Specifically, the two main categories of oils you’ll be picking from are conventional and synthetic oils. Conventional oil is the more affordable of the two, but opting for synthetic can give you improved protection and synthetic oil lasts much longer without breaking down. Some vehicles call specifically for the use of synthetic oil, while others will leave it up to the discretion of the owner.

Coming in for Your Appointment

When the date and time arrive for your appointment, simply bring your vehicle into our location and we’ll do the rest. While we work on completing the oil change, you can sit back in our comfortable waiting room and take a break from your busy day. Or, you might even opt to bring in your computer and get some work done while your car or truck is being serviced. Soon enough, one of our team members will let you know that the job is done, and you can head out.

In addition to having your oil changed, you can also enjoy the benefits of a multi-point vehicle inspection at the same time. This is a great time to have your vehicle inspected, since it is in our shop anyway, so our team will look it over and investigate a number of key points. Those points include tire wear, fluid levels, brakes, the condition of the battery, and even your wiper blades. Any minor issues that are discovered can be addressed while you are here, or you may choose to schedule a future appointment to have the work completed.

Timing Future Changes

One of the many great things about owning a Chevrolet vehicle is the possibility that you may have the Oil Life System – or OLS – equipped on your car or truck. With that system in place, you won’t have to worry about figuring out when you should come in for an oil change, because your vehicle will tell you exactly when the time is right to make an appointment and pay us a visit.

Don’t own a Chevy or don’t have one equipped with the OLS? No problem, you can simply use the mileage of your vehicle as a barometer for when you’ll need to change the oil. It should be pointed out that the standard old number of 3,000 miles for an oil change doesn’t apply in every circumstance, so you’ll want to look a little closer before settling on a mileage interval. For instance, if your vehicle has been using full synthetic oil rather than conventional oil, there is a good chance that you can go around 6,000 miles between oil changes, if not more.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated about getting your oil changed at Taylor & Sons Chevy, and we think you’ll be impressed by the experience just like many other customers have been before you. With that said, we can’t take the first step for you, so make it a point to schedule your appointment today. Our team is excited to serve you!

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