Advise Abilene

January 2009

Oil Change

About Us

When it comes to taking care of your car, Avis Lube really makes your life easy! With 14 convenient locations around West Texas and Arizona, the best-trained staff, and a commitment to making our customers happy, Avis Lube is the place to go.

In 1975, the Kent family formed Kent Lubrication Centers to specialize in fast oil change services. This was a new concept, in the 1970s, providing 15-minute oil changes while you waited with no appointment needed. Today, Kent Lubrication Centers operates all our locations under the Avis Lube name. Our Avis Lubes are located in Odessa, Midland, Big Spring, San Angelo and Abilene, Texas, making Avis Lube the largest quick lube chain in West Texas. Giving birth to an industry makes us proud, and with our local long history and number of convenient Avis Lube locations, we're proud to boast we've serviced more vehicles than all our quick lube competitors combined. This could only be possible by having dedicated, talented, well-trained team members committed to making our customers happy.

Our new state of the art facilities combine functionality with high tech, and then we add just a touch of luxury to keep you coming back. Some people believe it is "just an oil change," but when it comes to taking care of one of your most precious investments, Avis Lube believes it is much more. We track your service history, make recommendations based off your manufacturer's instructions, and use only the best products. We make sure our people are the best in the business. We boast some of the greatest combined experience rates in the industry. Once we make sure your vehicle is taken care of we go the extra mile to see to your comforts while you are with us.

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F.A.Q.

Q. What is the primary function of motor oil?

A. The primary function of motor oil is to provide lubrication between moving parts in the engine. Any metal-to-metal contact will lead to high levels of friction; wear and heat can result in engine damage.

Q. What type of motor oil is best for my engine?

A. The type specified in your owner's manual by the vehicle manufacturer is best for your engine. For most U.S., European and Japanese passenger car and light-truck engines today, it's a motor oil that meets the latest American Petroleum Institute (API) rating, the Ilsac energy-conserving performance standard, or European specifications. It provides the ultimate protection and all-around performance during the drain interval recommended by your vehicle manual.

Q. Why should I change my oil every 3,000 miles?

A. Most manufacturers refer to service in the terms of "Normal" or "Severe" driving conditions. Severe driving are defined as: driving less than 5 miles per trip, driving in temperatures above 90 degrees farenheight, extensive idling, towing a trailer, dusty conditions, or long periods of stop and go driving on muddy, dirty or de-iced roads. West Texas and Phoenix, Arizona are definitely considered "Severe Services." When you operate in "Severe Service" conditions, most manufacturers recommend an oil change every 3,000 miles. Please refer to the "Severe Service" appendix in your vehicle's owner manual.