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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Some experts recommend an early oil change for new cars to remove metal shavings from the engine break-in period.
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John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
Getting an oil change is unavoidable, and most modern cars give the driver a warning when their oil life percentage is low.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Five development projects will bring new dining options, oil change services and a fueling station to the West Valley.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Kia declined to pay for a replacement engine, saying the oil change receipts did not include the vehicle's VIN or odometer reading.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Roth initiates Valvoline at buy Roth sees consistent growth for the oil change company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
Providing hands-on training Inside the service center at Gaudin Ford in Las Vegas, Angel Moreno, age 19, is helping with an oil change for a Ford F-150 Raptor.
—Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Sep. 2025
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Physical activity to your body is like an oil change to your car, S. Jay Olshansky, PhD, professor of epidemiology and longevity researcher at the University of Illinois at Chicago, told Health.
—Alisa Hrustic, Health, 26 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
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John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
Getting an oil change is unavoidable, and most modern cars give the driver a warning when their oil life percentage is low.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Five development projects will bring new dining options, oil change services and a fueling station to the West Valley.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Kia declined to pay for a replacement engine, saying the oil change receipts did not include the vehicle's VIN or odometer reading.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Roth initiates Valvoline at buy Roth sees consistent growth for the oil change company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
Providing hands-on training Inside the service center at Gaudin Ford in Las Vegas, Angel Moreno, age 19, is helping with an oil change for a Ford F-150 Raptor.
—Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Sep. 2025
Skip Your Morning Scroll, and Try a Morning Walk Instead
Physical activity to your body is like an oil change to your car, S. Jay Olshansky, PhD, professor of epidemiology and longevity researcher at the University of Illinois at Chicago, told Health.
—Alisa Hrustic, Health, 26 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
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“Oil change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20change. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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