Oil Change in Arlington, VA

The oil change is the single most important thing you can do to keep an engine alive, and at TAB Motors we treat it that way, not as a loss-leader to bait you into a list of add-ons. Our technicians drain the old oil, replace the filter, refill to your manufacturer's exact spec, and top off the fluids that need it. One of our regulars put it simply: "fast, fair pricing, and I could feel the difference."

The right oil for your car

We stock conventional, synthetic blend, and full synthetic in the common grades and match what your owner's manual calls for. For most late-model cars in the DC area, lots of stop-and-go on I-66, GW Parkway and Route 50, full synthetic is the smart choice: it holds up to heat and short-trip driving far better and protects the turbochargers that are now on so many engines.

What's included every time

• Drain old oil and replace with the correct grade and quantity
• Install a new quality oil filter
• Top off washer fluid, coolant and other reservoirs as needed
• Check tire pressures and set to spec
• Quick multi-point look-over, belts, hoses, brakes, fluids
• Reset the oil-life monitor where applicable

The look-over that catches problems early

While your car is up, our technicians glance at the things that strand people: a cracking serpentine belt, a weeping coolant hose, thin brake pads, a battery on its last legs. We tell you what we see and what can wait, no pressure to fix anything today. That's the "honest recommendations" our customers mention again and again.

How often should you change your oil?

On full synthetic, most vehicles go 5,000–7,500 miles between changes; conventional oil is closer to 3,000–5,000. Heavy short-trip city driving, towing, and lots of idling shorten that interval. We log your mileage and oil type so your next service is right on schedule.