Auto Repair
Qwik Change Oil and Lube
About Qwik Change Oil and Lube
An oil change is the errand people put off longest and regret most, and a dedicated lube shop exists to make it a short stop rather than an afternoon. Qwik Change Oil and Lube works from 3706 27 St, in the flat central part of the city where most of the day to day errands get done.
A quick lube visit generally covers more than the oil itself. Expect the filter, a look at the other fluids under the hood, a washer top up, and a check of belts, wipers and tire pressures, with air and cabin filters offered alongside. What varies from shop to shop is worth asking about. Which oil weights and synthetics are kept on hand for your engine, whether diesel trucks and larger vehicles can be handled, whether you drive up or book a time, and whether the service reminder on the dash gets reset before you leave. Bring the service interval from your owner manual rather than relying on the sticker in the windscreen, since modern engines differ widely on this.
Distance is the reason to stay on top of it in this part of the valley. Vernon is the service hub for the North Okanagan, and the driving that goes with living here adds up quickly. There is the run down the valley to Kelowna, the climb toward the ski hill in winter, gravel roads out past Swan Lake, and summer trips towing a boat down to Okanagan Landing. Cold starts through a northern Okanagan January are harder on oil than mild ones, and towing in July heat is harder still, so describe how you actually use the vehicle when you pull in.
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In the Downtown Vernon neighbourhood of Vernon.
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