Schedule An Oil Change At Walmart (2024)

FAQs

Does Walmart use good oil for oil changes? ›

Walmart Auto Care Centers have conventional, high mileage & synthetic oil in all viscosities from top brands, including Castrol, Mobil, Pennzoil, Quaker State & Valvoline, available for your oil change.

Whether it's battery installation and services, headlight installation and services, or wiper blade and air filter installation, you can trust our technicians to handle it with expertise. We believe in providing quality maintenance that goes beyond just getting the job done.

If you own a car that runs on synthetic oil, you're probably wondering, “How often do you change synthetic oil?” Depending on the type of car you have, most synthetic oils last between 7,500 miles and 15,000 miles.

Typically, high-performance vehicles will be more likely to require synthetic oil, as will vehicles that have a turbocharged or supercharged engine. However, if the automaker for your vehicle does not require synthetic oil for your engine, the oil choice is trickier — and there is no clear answer.

Is synthetic oil better for my engine than conventional oil? Yes, synthetic oil is better for your engine than conventional oil. Although conventional oil (i.e., mineral oil) can provide adequate lubrication performance, it can't compete with the overall engine performance and protection provided by synthetics.

Cars can generally go 5,000 to 7,500 miles before needing an oil change. Furthermore, if your vehicle uses synthetic oil, you can drive 10,000 or even 15,000 miles between oil changes. Continue reading to learn more about oil changes or skip to scheduling your oil change right here on our website.

Typically, an oil change takes about 30-45 minutes.

The process includes draining out the existing oil and changing the oil filter, then placing new oil into the engine.

Walmart auto centers also offer check and fill services for: Transmission fluid. Washer fluid. Power steering fluid.

Any automotive garage, including Walmart, will have tire gauges and air at easy access for them as they use it all the time. They may or may not charge you for this service.

Does Walmart add transmission fluid? ›

They do not change transmission by any means. They will add if it is low. Whatever the featured oil is, is the brand of transmission fluid they use. They do not touch the brake fluid and will only add coolant to the overflow bottle if needed.

MYTH: Switching motor oil brands is harmful to my engine.

No. Switching brands is not harmful to your engine as long as you choose an oil marked with the API donut of the same level, e.g., API SN. Motor oil manufacturers must meet minimum industry standards for performance and compatibility of the API mark.

One of the primary factors to consider when choosing oil for your car is the manufacturer's recommendations. Vehicle manufacturers often specify the type of oil best suited for each of their vehicles. This information is usually found in the vehicle's owner's manual or on the manufacturer's website.

How do I find out what oil my car takes? You can usually find the oil grade stamped on the engine oil cap, or you can find the type and grade in your car's owner's manual or maintenance guide. What car is 5W-30 oil for? 5W-30 engine oil is an extremely common grade and is used by hundreds of vehicle types.