# Oil Change in Arlington, VA, Tab Motors Auto Repair | Exxon

> Fast, fair oil change in Arlington, VA at TAB Motors | Exxon on Old Dominion Dr. Conventional, synthetic blend or full synthetic. Call (703) 243-3080.

## Business facts
- **Name:** Tab Motors Auto Repair | Exxon
- **Address:** 4035 Old Dominion Dr, Arlington, VA 22207
- **Phone:** (703) 243-3080 (call or text)
- **Hours:** Mon–Sat 7 AM – 7 PM
- **Rating:** 4.9 stars from 60+ Google reviews
- **Type:** Full-service auto repair shop + Exxon station; AAA Approved Auto Repair
- **Inspections:** Official Virginia State Safety Inspection & Emissions Testing station
- **Service area:** Arlington, McLean, Falls Church, Alexandria, Vienna, Fairfax, Great Falls, Ballston, Clarendon, Rosslyn, Cherrydale & Washington, DC
- **Perks:** Free air, free coffee, honest upfront pricing

## Oil Change
A clean, honest oil change from a shop that isn't trying to upsell you. Conventional, synthetic blend, or full synthetic, with a fresh filter and a look-over every time.

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](./cooling-ac-service.html), thin [brake pads](./brake-repair.html), 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.

## Frequently asked questions
**How much does an oil change cost?**

It depends on your engine's oil capacity and whether you need conventional, blend, or full synthetic. Call (703) 243-3080 with your year, make and model for an upfront price.

**How long does an oil change take?**

Usually about 30 minutes when you have an appointment. It's a great one to pair with your inspection or a tire rotation.

**Do I really need full synthetic?**

If your manufacturer specifies it, many turbocharged and newer engines do, then yes. For older engines a blend may be fine. We'll tell you honestly what your car actually needs.

**Can you reset my oil-life light?**

Yes, we reset the oil-life monitor as part of the service.

**Should I get my oil changed before a road trip?**

If you're within about 1,000 miles of due, yes, fresh oil before a long highway drive is cheap insurance.

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Call (703) 243-3080 or visit 4035 Old Dominion Dr, Arlington, VA 22207.