How Long Does an Oil Change Take?

Routine maintenance is important to keep your car running at peak performance. One of the most important services is also the most frequent service. Regular oil changes keep your engine running smoothly and more efficiently for optimal power and fuel mileage. But how long does an oil change take? In most cases, an oil change will take no longer than an hour, depending on how busy our service center is.

The Toyota Express Maintenance program at Toyota of Meridian is designed to get you in and out quickly for routine services, such as oil and filter changes, brake inspection, tire rotation, fluid inspections, and our multi-point inspection. Schedule a service appointment online and get back on the streets of Jackson and De Kalb quickly.

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

If you’re performing an oil change for yourself, the amount of time it takes can vary. You’ll want to budget at least an hour, but it can take more or less than that. Changing oil yourself also requires new oil, a new oil filter, a new oil filter gasket, a rubber mallet, correctly sized wrenches, a jack, and wheel blocks. It often both takes less time and costs less to turn to a dealership like Toyota of Meridian when it’s time to replace your vehicle’s oil — and it’s certainly less of a headache to let us handle it!

More Toyota Oil Change Information

If it’s time to get an oil change, be sure to keep the following points in mind: 

• Conventional wisdom used to dictate that you should get an oil change every 3,000 miles—but these days, 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 Toyota oil change interval.
• Our service specials page frequently offers Toyota oil change coupons and other discounted services.
• 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.

Schedule Toyota Express Maintenance at Toyota of Meridian

Located a short distance from the Philadelphia and Hattiesburg areas, our Meridian service center is staffed with factory-certified technicians who can handle any maintenance or repair your vehicle may require. Contact us online or call us at 601-485-1620 for more information or stop in for an inspection today!