Oil Change
Oil Change Services in Houston, TX
There’s no shortage of options when it comes to servicing a vehicle.
Rely on Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford proudly serving North Houston including Shady Acres, Greater Heights, Spring Valley Village, Lazybrook/Timber Grove and surrounding areas for quality and professionalism when it comes to your manufacturer's recommended maintenance. Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford in Houston also handles warranty repairs along with oil change and lube services.
Routine oil changes are one of the easiest, least expensive ways to keep your vehicle in peak condition. Consider this regular maintenance an investment in the long-term health of your vehicle.
Regularly scheduled oil services help your vehicle operate in peak condition. It gives them longevity, better acceleration and overall improved performance–as well as the confidence you get from having a reliable car or truck or SUV.
Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford proudly serving Houston, Greater Heights, Spring Valley Village, Lazybrook/Timber Grove and surrounding areas offers a seasoned staff of certified technicians who can identify issues before they become expensive problems and keep your vehicle’s engine properly tuned.
Insist On Quality, Scheduled Oil Change Services in Houston, TX
How do you know when your vehicle is due for an oil change service?
The answer depends on the age of the vehicle and how often you use it. While new engines may not require a 3,000-mile oil change, older vehicles may benefit from more frequent servicing.
Traditional gas-powered engines and hybrid vehicles have different requirements than all-electric vehicles, which do not require oil changes. Traditional oil change services must be performed at routine intervals to keep the engine operating smoothly and replace oil that breaks down with wear.
Different manufacturers have different requirements since all engines vary. Refer to your owner’s manual for specific details regarding your make and model. Common mileage intervals for oil change services:
- 3,000 miles
- 5,000-7,000 miles
- Older vehicles 3,000 miles
Climate, mileage and driving conditions encountered in Houston may influence the requirements for your vehicle. For more information, please contact our oil change experts at Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford in Houston, Texas. We serve Houston and surrounding areas such as Greater Heights, Spring Valley Village, Lazybrook/Timber Grove and surrounding areas.
Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford proudly serving Houston, Greater Heights, Spring Valley Village, Lazybrook/Timber Grove and surrounding areas can help you establish a good routine of oil changes for the health of your vehicle.
The Works® at the Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford- Oil Change in Houston, TX
Save time by getting all of your regular maintenance services completed at the same time. That's the benefit of selecting The Works synthetic and synthetic blend oil change services from Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford proudly serving Houston, Greater Heights, Spring Valley Village, Lazybrook/Timber Grove and surrounding areas.
The Works package includes the following critical items:
- Synthetic blend oil change service
- Oil filter replacement
- Tire Rotation
- Tire Pressure Check
- Brake inspection
- Replenishment of essential fluids
- Battery charge test*
- Basic vehicle health check
The Works is designed to keep you and your family safe while traveling. That’s why it bundles important safety services such as tire rotation, brake inspection and general vehicle inspection. Other important safety items include checking proper tire inflation and testing battery charge*.
Also, getting your vehicle oil change service at Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford proudly serving Houston, Greater Heights, Spring Valley Village, Lazybrook/Timber Grove and surrounding areas offers other valuable insights as well.
Our highly trained technicians can help identify problems before they become expensive repairs. They are knowledgeable on all aspects of vehicle service, not just oil replacement and lube services. Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford in Houston, TX proudly serving Greater Heights, Spring Valley Village, Lazybrook/Timber Grove and surrounding areas has extensive experience in all makes and models of vehicles.
Our service center proudly serves Houston, Greater Heights, Spring Valley Village, Lazybrook/Timber Grove and surrounding areas with routine maintenance as well as alignment and vehicle engine repair.
Give your vehicle The Works to help it operate in peak condition.
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Important Performance and Safety Tips
The Works program helps improve your vehicle performance and extends the life of your vehicle. Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford proudly serving Houston, Greater Heights, Spring Valley Village, Lazybrook/Timber Grove and surrounding areas, our team of expert technicians perform important safety services as part of your regular oil change and filter replacement.
We recommend the following tips to keep your vehicle operating in peak condition:
- Vehicle safety and maintenance inspections on every visit. At a minimum, you should get a vehicle inspection every spring and, in the fall, especially if you live in climates with severe weather found in places such as Houston, TX.
- Older vehicles visiting Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford get some special attention. As a vehicle odometer hits 75,000 miles, the need for oil changes and routine maintenance becomes more important. New belts and hoses may be required around 100,000 miles.
- Look at signs of tire wear and inflation. Every time you get an oil change, and before every road trip, ask your service advisor to check your tires. Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford proudly serving Houston, Greater Heights, Spring Valley Village, Lazybrook/Timber Grove and surrounding areas tire experts can spot wear patterns or sidewall damage that might leave your family stranded far from home.
- Discuss any unusual noises you hear when using your vehicle's brakes. Routine oil and lube services from Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford offer the perfect opportunity to make sure your vehicle brake system is working properly. A Brake inspection is included in The Works package. Do you hear any squeaks or squeals? Tell your Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford experts–they're trained to identify and fix brake system issues. Learn more about our brake service
- Ask about the services no matter where you go for your oil and lube services. Make sure it includes complimentary topping of fluids, lubricating applicable chasis and inspecting important engine and safety components such as vehicle brakes and rotating tires.
- Rotation, alignment and proper inflation extend the life of tires and improve safety for your family. Tire manufacturers recommend regular rotation as part of your normal vehicle maintenance routines.
Choosing the Right Oil For Your Vehicle in Houston, TX
When it comes to motor oil, there seems to be no shortage of conventional oils, synthetic, synthetic blend and high mileage options to choose from.
The experts at Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford proudly serving Houston, Greater Heights, Spring Valley Village, Lazybrook/Timber Grove and surrounding areas can help you decide what type of oil and filters are best for your vehicle.
Oil codes can help you choose the right fluid for your vehicle. The “W” stands for winter; the number preceding the “W” refers to a cold weather viscosity.
The lower the number, the less viscous oil will be at low temperatures. A 0W- motor oil flows better at colder temperatures than 10W- oils in cold weather conditions.
The numbers after the “W” refers to the oil’s viscosity in warmer weather temperatures. The higher the number, the thicker the oil at a specified temperature.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual for specific recommendations for your driving conditions. Or ask your Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford service advisor for help choosing the right product.
Let us help you choose the right replacement oil for your vehicle:
- Most sedans, SUVs and trucks can use traditional or synthetic oils while high-performance engines need specially formulated oil.
- Synthetic oil is a higher grade of oil designed to perform better and last longer.
- Older vehicles might benefit from using high-mileage oil. Oil designed for a high-mileage engines have more viscosity, thickness, than conventional. The thicker fluid compensates for wear and tear on the engine. It also offers seal conditioners, antioxidants, detergents and additives useful for older engines.
- Synthetic oil evaporates slower than conventional oil and offers better resistance to high temperatures as well as low temperatures found in the Houston region. Synthetic oil also provides additives to help your vehicle’s engine operate better.
Make sure to visit our most recent offers for oil change and other services at Quick Lane at Tommie Vaughn Ford proudly serving Houston, Greater Heights, Spring Valley Village, Lazybrook/Timber Grove and surrounding areas.
Do you have a question?
Contact our expert technicians for more information about our oil change services as well as other services to extend the life of your vehicle. We are happy to help.
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