Is a quick lube or a repair shop better for an oil change?

Need an oil change in Durango? Call (970) 317-2009 or Book appointment online. Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

What is the difference between a quick lube and a repair shop?

A quick lube is set up mainly for oil changes. Most offer a short menu on top of that, such as air filters, wiper blades, and topping off fluids. A repair shop does oil changes as part of a much wider list of work, from brakes and suspension to diagnostics and engine repair. The oil change itself can be the same job at either place: drain the old oil, replace the filter, and refill with the right oil. The difference is what happens if the car needs more than that.

When does a quick lube make sense?

A quick lube can be a fine choice when your car runs well, has no warning lights, and you only need the oil and filter changed on schedule. Whoever does the work, check that they use the oil grade and amount in your owner's manual, put in a new filter, and reset the oil life reminder if your car has one. Keep the receipt so you have a record of the mileage and the oil used.

When is a repair shop the better choice?

A repair shop is the better fit when the oil change is not the only thing on your mind. Good reasons to book with a shop include:

• You see oil spots under the car or smell burning oil.
• You hear a new noise, feel a vibration, or the brakes feel different.
• A check engine light or another warning light is on.
• Scheduled maintenance is coming due, such as a 60k, 100k, or 120k service.
• You want the same mechanics to know your car over time and keep track of what it needs.

At a repair shop, the people who change your oil can also diagnose and fix what they find, so you are not sent somewhere else for the repair.

Next step: see our oil change in Durango page. Ace AutoFix changes oil and filter to the spec for your vehicle and explains the work before it starts.

What should any oil change include?

At a minimum, an oil change should include draining the old oil, a new oil filter, and the correct grade and amount of new oil for your engine. Our post on what an oil change includes goes into more detail. How often you need one depends on your owner's manual and how you drive, and our post on oil change intervals at high altitude covers driving around Durango. Many people line up other maintenance on the same visit, such as a tire rotation, cabin and engine air filters, or fluid services.

Will a repair shop try to sell me more than an oil change?

It should not. At Ace AutoFix there is no upsell. If we notice something worth your attention, such as a leak or a worn part, we send text and photo updates so you can see what we see, and you decide what to do. Our post on digital vehicle inspections shows how that works. If the leak needs repair, our oil leak repair page covers it.

Who does oil changes in Durango?

Ace AutoFix is a locally owned shop at 320 Wilson Gulch Dr, Durango, CO 81301, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. We do oil changes and maintenance on any brand of car and on gas or light-duty trucks. We do not work on diesel vehicles. The price is labor and parts, with no supply, ordering, or disposal fees.

Book with Ace AutoFix

Call (970) 317-2009 or Book appointment online. Ace AutoFix is locally owned at 320 Wilson Gulch Dr, Durango, CO 81301, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Cars and gas or light-duty trucks. No diesel.