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Valvoline Instant Oil Change

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4.4
(185 reviews)
Review highlights

"Good quick competent service"

"Good service but not all employees are wearing masks."

"The prices are comparable to the big name chain stores, but without the wait."


Overview

Categories

Oil change service


Hours

Sunday

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM


Description

For nearly 40 years, Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ is the Quick, Easy, Trusted name in preventive vehicle maintenance for all types of vehicles. From 15-minute, stay-in-your-car oil changes to a wide range of maintenance solutions, we take the worry out of vehicle care in San Diego.


Reviews (31)

Feb 06, 2025

I recommend Valvoline, they are fast & very kind. Don’t waste your time on Groupons elsewhere, you will always get charged $15 more on top of your “deal”.


Jan 24, 2025

Service is always quick. The guys are friendly, respectful, knowledgeable, accommodating and not pushy when I declined add'l services.


Jan 17, 2025

First of all, I have never been to a drive through oil change before. I needed to have an oil change, but every time I see a mechanic, my car is left there all day and I walk away with a paper statement of 100 things that need to be fixed. $2,000 later, I am tired of this. I thought I'd go to the drive through one- I, nor do most people, have time to leave a car all day at a shop for an oil change. Anyway, the young man who helped me assured I was good to go and no appointment was needed- what a concept. He was very courteous, told me everything they were doing as the guys were doing it, i.e., checking windshield wipers, tire air pressure, turn signal and headlights, air and cabin filters were inspected, and how the oil was changed. I will be going here from now on for oil changes and tire checks.


Jan 17, 2025

My vechile is a 6.7 liter Cummings. Asst manager Thomas and his team did a great job on every part of this oil change and rear differently oil change. Thomas instructed oil weights, torqued, instructions you don't hear from other oil change companies. After that verified everything was complete. My oil filter sits sideways. So it will poor oil out when installed. Thomas made sure all the oil was clean off my block. Then let me know so I dont fear if I smell burning oil. I have never had a company do this. This little things show that they care about my vehicle.I will bring all my vehicles to this valvoline and I will refer everyone this is the best place. Thank you Thomas and team.


Jan 17, 2025

Thomas is awesome and helped out so perfectly I hope he stays there and keeps up the awesome work. Thanks Thomas and management for finding him!!!


Jan 07, 2025

Great customer service. Brandon was very helpful to help me with oil changes. Will be back again.


Dec 07, 2024

Quick, and professional service.


Oct 07, 2024

A very badass crew, i swopped in at 5:55 pm being the only second i had to handle a needy car and they knocked the job out in minutes, super patient team even when they were ready to go home, gave me advice and handled everything with ease, 100% recommend


Oct 07, 2024

Friendly staff, in and out quick, not pushy for extras. Couldn't tell you if it was expensive or not as I'm not from this area


Oct 07, 2024

Staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. Great communication at every opportunity.


Oct 07, 2024

They do a very thorough job and they gave me coupon prices even though I didn’t have a coupon with me. Much appreciated.


Sep 07, 2024

I have a great experience with Isaac today. He was knowledgeable, high skilled in customer satisfaction. Thank you Isaac for the wonderful experience.


Sep 07, 2024

Needed a tire check and they did it free of charge! Nice ans friendly!


Sep 07, 2024

They claimed they checked my tire pressure but lied about it was in the car and never saw them check, pressure light came on the next day


Aug 07, 2024

Valvoline Instant Oil Change is by far the ‘Best of the Best’ in their industry! I recommend everyone use them for regular oil changes!


May 07, 2024

Fast and friendly, did a great job.


Apr 07, 2024

Cameron was such an amazing help. His customer service was one of the best I've ever encountered. If you're anyone that's a bit nervous when it comes to cars, this is the place to go!


Mar 07, 2024

I usually have my oil changed here and had not been to this location in about a year. I needed the rear windshield wiper replaced and not only did they do it at no charged another shop gave me the run around for two hours that the part did not fit. Excellent customer and extremely honest..


Mar 07, 2024

This is an excellent location. The staff is nice and professional. The best part is they actually listen when you tell them just the oil change not interested in anything else wrong nor do I have the money to fix it. They get it. Plus you gotta love the format of the valvoline oil change experience period it's fast and you don't even have to get out of your vehicle. I highly recommend all the valve locations but especially this location.


Feb 07, 2024

Good service, until I got home discover oil drips on driveway. Craw underneath oil was spattered on cross member and other parts dripping on my new paved driveway. Apparently they didn’t bother to wipe or wash any excess oil that was spiked or spattered. Disappointed


Feb 07, 2024

Great service and gave discounts for much needed air filter replacements. They always go above and beyond and add services free of cost such as a tire rotation.


Feb 07, 2024

It only took one trip to convince me that this team is professional, thorough, fast, and efficient. These guys checked every light and tire pressure. They suggested some expensive fluid maintenance that the manufacturer did not recommend in the maintenance schedule, but weren’t pushy about it. Definitely recommend.


Feb 07, 2024

Kelly assisted us, gave us a full explanation of what they were doing, etc. Fast and efficient!


Feb 07, 2024

Quick and easy service(s). Inexpensive too.


Feb 07, 2024

Quick with a lot of staff. $135 for an oil change all synthetic.


Feb 07, 2024

Quick, convenient and efficient. Best experience at a Valvoline yet and the manager there is top notch.


Feb 07, 2024

Service was great. I drove up and was helped right away. The technicians were very knowledgeable and thorough, explaining the process as they worked. I will absolutely be returning for my next oil change.


Feb 07, 2024

They couldn't service my car for an oil change. They didn't have an oil filter for dodge dart. I've never been Denied for an oil change


Feb 07, 2024

Very quick and honest operation. They will only recommend what you need. Not what they want to sell.


Feb 07, 2024

Take Care at your next oil change. While they are polite and rapid, they up sell you for many unneeded services. My mother's last oil change cost $500- adding in unneeded transmission flush and rear differential oil change. Don't let your parents come here alone.... Located right across the street from the large Remington retirement home, this must be one of the most profitable Vavoline on the planet. As I told them - you too will one day be old, and remember you took advantage of others.


Feb 07, 2024

The guys at Valvoline Instant Oil Change are great. They are knowledgeable and quick at what they do. They tell me when my car needs additional services but never pressure. Would definitely recommend.