Oil Change near Dogpatch, San Francisco

What is included

We drain the old oil, replace the filter, refill with the manufacturer-spec oil, reset your maintenance light, and run a free 30-point check on belts, hoses, fluids, brakes, lights, tires, and battery condition. If we find something off, we tell you. If we do not find anything, we say that too.

• Up to 5 quarts of oil (most vehicles)
• OEM-equivalent oil filter
• Multi-point inspection (30+ items)
• Top off washer fluid, coolant, and power steering as needed
• Tire pressure check
• Maintenance light reset

Synthetic, blend, or conventional

Most cars built after 2010 require full synthetic. Older vehicles can run a synthetic blend or conventional depending on the spec in your owner's manual. We will tell you what your car needs and why. Synthetic costs more up front but lasts longer between changes, so the cost per mile is similar.

How often

Every 5,000 to 7,500 miles for most modern vehicles on synthetic. Some European cars stretch to 10,000. Cars driven only short city trips like most Bayview commuter vehicles benefit from shorter intervals because the engine never gets hot enough to burn off the moisture and unburned fuel that ends up in the oil.

Why a real oil change shop matters

Quick-lube places sometimes use universal-fit filters and one weight of oil for every car. Wrong filter or wrong viscosity can damage the engine over time. We stock the right filter and the right oil for your specific vehicle.