SpeeDee Oil Change Services: What Does Its 17-Point Oil Change Include?

SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service has been in business for over 40 years. It opened its first shop in Metairie, Louisiana, in December 1980 and grew into a quick lube and automotive tune-up garage by the mid-90s. The SpeeDee Oil Change franchise became a subsidiary of Midas International Corporation in 2008 and was moved underneath the Grease Monkey International umbrella in 2017. 

SpeeDee Oil Change has more than 150 service stations across the continental United States, including more than 30 in California and 22 in North Carolina. The business has grown to cover bumper-to-bumper maintenance and repair services, including tires, wheel alignments, diagnosing error codes and check engine lights, fluid checks, and manufacturer-approved maintenance for newer vehicles. However, SpeeDee Oil Change has a growing reputation for its 17-point oil change, which includes the following services:

1. Drain and dispose of old oil, refill with fresh
2. Change oil filter
3. Lubricate chassis (where applicable)
4. Inspect and top off automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
5. Check and refill differential fluid
6. Check and top off radiator coolant
7. Inspect and refill power steering fluid
8. Check and refill windshield washer fluid
9. Inspect and refill battery fluid (where applicable)
10. Check brake fluid level
11. Inspect engine air filter
12. Inspect cabin air filter
13. Check wiper blades
14. Inspect belts and hoses
15. Check and set tire pressure
16. Clean front and rear windshield (exterior side only)
17. Vacuum front and rear floorboards.

Spee-Dee will also top off your fluids free of charge between 17-point oil changes.

Most modern cars need oil changes every 5,000 to 15,000 miles to maintain smooth and problem-free performance as they age. Skipping an oil change can cause premature engine wear, costing you money and shortening the life of your car. Using the correct type of oil for your car is important, and the SpeeDee 17-point oil change package enables customers select their oil based on the manufacturer's recommendation.

Four oil packages are available: Conventional, High-Mileage, Synthetic Blend, and Full Synthetic. The cost will depend on the type of oil and your engine's oil capacity, but synthetic oil is better than conventional for most modern cars. Of course, you can change your oil yourself, and you'll probably save a little bit of money. However, the added services Spee-Dee provides with its 17-point oil change package and not making a mess of your driveway are certainly worth a little extra expense.