Oil Change in Portsmouth

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Top garages for Oil Change in Portsmouth (135 found)
Protyre Emsworth
151 Jobs Completed
Emsworth
3.9 / 5

Daniel and the team pride themselves on providing an exceptional level of customer service. The centre known as Tyre and Auto Havant joined the Protyre network in 2016. T

PGS Garage Services
512 Jobs Completed
Portchester
4.3 / 5

PGS Garage provides MOT testing, car servicing and vehicle repairs for customers in Portchester and surrounding areas. Catering to all types of vehicles and specialising

Protyre Portsmouth
410 Jobs Completed
Portsmouth
4.4 / 5

Jamie and his team provide a complete range of services for the motorist and motorcycle rider offering MOTs for car, van and 4x4 the centre also undertakes motorcycle MOT

HiQ Tyres & Autocare Gosport
125 Jobs Completed
Gosport
4.9 / 5

HiQ Tyre & Autocare Gosport, We are a local business that started from the ground up. As well as MOT’s and Servicing being our strength we are also able to offer Tyre

RAD Auto Services Ltd
349 Jobs Completed
Waterlooville
4.9 / 5

We are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nationwide network of independent garages operating to the Network’s 6

We automotive LTD
32 Jobs Completed
Waterloovile
5.0 / 5

Elite Garages Portsmouth
181 Jobs Completed
Hampshire
4.9 / 5

Elite Garages are one of the South’s leading independent tyre, MOT and car service operators with a turnover in excess of £53 million and around 240 employees. Elite

Allcars 1 Limited
449 Jobs Completed
Fareham
4.6 / 5

At Allcars, we’re a local family run garage you can rely on, providing car servicing, repairs and MOT testing for customers in the Fareham area including Portchester, Por

Formula One Autocentres - Fareham
395 Jobs Completed
Gosport, Hampshire
3.6 / 5

Established in 1974, Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern pre

Enterprise MOT Limited
100 Jobs Completed
Portsmouth
5.0 / 5

Here at Enterprise Mot Ltd we have a dedicated team of mechanics to provide you the best qaulity workmanship combined with the best qaulity parts and prices for your vehi

Formula One Autocentres - Portsmouth
576 Jobs Completed
Portsmouth
4.2 / 5

Established in 1974, Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern pre

Car Soul
2 Job Completed
Portsmouth
5.0 / 5

I am an independent mechanic in Gosport, I started working on cars as a child and now have 30 years experience on working on a variety of vehicles. I am greatly passiona

D.N MOTOR SERVICES
90 Jobs Completed
Waterlooville
4.3 / 5

What we do Our aim is to provide quality and affordable vehicle repairs with the convenience of a mobile service, Operating since 2018 we've built a top reputation wi

Protyre Fareham
324 Jobs Completed
Fareham
4.0 / 5

Here at Protyre Fareham we offer friendly and professional advice and services for all makes of car.

Smith and Co Vehicle Mechanics LTD
171 Jobs Completed
Portsmouth
5.0 / 5

We are a family run garage and work on all makes and models of vehicles, we offer a very personal service to every customer and pride ourselves on full transparency with

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Oil Change in Portsmouth
Frequently asked questions
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What is engine oil?

Engine oil is critical for the health of your car and if the engine oil warning light has come on, you need to pull over and check under your car to see if there is a leak. If there is, you need to get to a garage as quickly as possible as a low amount of engine oil is damaging to a car.This is because engine oil prevents the build-up of heat and friction in between the parts in your cars engine. Without engine oil to ease the friction and disperse the heat, there will be a serions problem.

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What oil is best for my car?

There are a number of different engine oils available to motorists and it can be confusing when trying to choose which one is right for you. To help you understand which one you should buy, we have written a useful guide below the pricing table. We'll tell you the difference between synthetic oil, none synthetic oil, conventional motor oil and high-mileage motor oil.

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What will happen if I don't get my engine oil topped up?

Bad things! By ignoring the engine oil light on your car, you are taking a massive risk with the health of the car and your own safety. There are two possible causes of a car running out of engine oil. The first is that it has naturally been used up and it simply needs topping up. If this is he case you car will need to be topped up as soon as possible as key components will be generating dangerous amounts of heat and friction, however, the engine oil light will come on while there is still enough engine oil in the system to see you through to your next top up. However, the second cause of engine oil dropping is that there is a leak in the system. You can check this by checking under the vehicle and looking out for dripping. If the engine warning light has come on and you can see dripping, there is a strong chance that it is engine oil. If this is the case, you need to get to a garage as soon as possible and have the source of the leak plugged.

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How long does a car oil change take?

For an oil change at a garage, expect the wait time for the job to be 30-45 minutes.

Average rating for  Oil Change in Portsmouth bookings

4.23

35 reviews

How much does Oil Change cost in Portsmouth?

The cost of servicing, MOT and repairs differ across the country and Oil Change is not any different. Labour rates will be higher or lower depending on where in the country you are. Take a look below at the average quote in Portsmouth for Oil Change on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of our top car makes.


Oil Change Cost by Car Make in Portsmouth
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Vauxhall£111.90
Audi£111.65
Ford£120.29
Volkswagen£112.16
Renault£115.00
BMW£109.06
Nissan£117.92
Peugeot£121.25

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 20/12/2023 and 19/03/2024.

Changing Car Oil

Hopefully our FAQ section has answered some of the questions you may have about changing the oil in your car. However, if you would like more information, we have the produced the following guide and video to help you understand the subject in greater detail.

Changing the oil in a car is an essential part of keeping a vehicle healthy and safe. Engine oil is the lubricant that keeps the numerous moving parts moving without friction.

You will know when you need to change the oil in your car as soon as the yellow light on your dashboard comes on. As soon as this happens you should take your car to a garage to have the oil.

Changing oil is recommended every 3000-5000km, however if you have a special synthetic oil, you may be able to go 10,000 miles before changing.

However, if you drive your car fast, live in a hot, cold or dusty environment, you may need to change the oil in your car more often. If you have an older car you may need to have the oil changed more frequently too.

Having the oil changed on your car is not a complicated job however it can be a very messy as it involves draining old oil from underneath the car a new batch being poured in.

It is essential that your filter is also changed as your engines performance depends greatly on the distribution of oil throughout the system.

The filter allows dirt and debris to be carried out of the car engine which is vital to keep it running, however, much like a hoover, the filter can become clogged up and the performance of the whole system is effected as a result.

The mechanic who is changing your oil will also clean the filter as this is part of having your oil changed.

If you want to learn how to change the oil in your car and do the job yourself, you can, however you will need specialist tools and supplies to replace oil yourself.

There are also several types of oil and oil filter which are manufactured to work in certain engines. Find out from the car owner’s manual which oil and filter is correct for your car, the main types are:


Synthetic motor oil

This is the highest grade of oil as it is created by oil engineers, scientists and chemists who control the ingredients in a highly measured and calculated way. This oil will have the highest levels of lubrication and engine protection which will keep your engine running smoothly and guard against heat build-up.


Synthetic blend motor oils

This type of oil is a mixture between conventional oils and the synthetic type described above. This type of oil is recommended for cars, vans, lorries and heavy loaded vehicles as is contains excellent low-temperature properties.


High-mileage motor oil

If you have an older car this is the oil for you. Some high mileage, high performance cars are better served by synthetic oil. However, this blend of oil has a unique mixture of additives and viscosity, this oil will have reduced burn off, will help seal oil leaks and will also help improve the combustion chamber sealing which in turn improves engine compression.


Conventional motor oil

Conventional oil comes in many grades, based on viscosity (thickness and fluidity), with each grade being blended to suit a particular car, environment and driving style.

Make sure you use the right oil if you are replacing it yourself or if you’re getting it completed by a garage.

You should be able to find what oil you need by looking in your car owner’s manual, this is important because if you put the wrong oil in your car you could face trouble!

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy which is why we simplified the process.

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