Oil & Fluid Change in Houston, TX

What Is an Oil and Fluid Change?

An oil change drains the old engine oil, replaces the filter and refills the engine with fresh oil. A fluid change does the same for the car's other fluids: coolant, transmission fluid and brake fluid. Each one wears out with time and heat.

At Planted Motorsports, we provide oil and fluid changes for almost all vehicles on the market. Our services include engine oil replacement, coolant flushes, transmission fluid flushes and brake fluid flushes. If your car needs a specific oil, we can order it.

Why Oil and Fluid Changes Matter in Houston, TX

Changing your engine oil and fluids on time keeps your vehicle in better shape for much longer. Oil keeps the engine's moving parts apart, and old oil loses that ability as it breaks down. Coolant keeps the engine at its working temperature, and transmission fluid protects the gears.

Brake fluid matters more than many drivers think. It absorbs water over time, which lowers the temperature at which it boils. On hard stops or a track day, old fluid can leave you with a soft pedal.

When Should You Consider an Oil and Fluid Change in Houston, TX

Follow the interval your car's maker sets, or the reminder on your dashboard. Check the dipstick now and then for oil that is low, dark or gritty. A spongy brake pedal is a sign the brake fluid needs attention.

If you race or drive your car hard, change the oil more often. High performance driving heats the oil and breaks it down faster. Use a high grade oil, and plan a fluid change around your track days.

What We Check During an Oil and Fluid Change

Every oil and fluid service at our Houston shop includes:

• Engine oil and filter, matched to your car's specification
• Coolant level and condition
• Transmission fluid level and condition
• Brake fluid level and condition
• Leaks around the engine, transmission and brake lines

Specialty Oil and Fluids

Many performance cars need a particular oil or filter that a quick-lube shop does not stock. We can order the specific oil and filter your vehicle requires. We have suppliers across the United States and can bring it in to our shop.

Please contact us ahead of time so we can order it for you. That way the right oil is waiting when you arrive. Call (346) 329-0087 with your car's year, make and model.

Is Your Vehicle Due for an Oil and Fluid Change in Houston, TX?

Look for these signs that your oil or fluids are due:

Oil and Fluid Changes for Vehicles Near Houston, TX

We change oil and fluids for daily drivers and race cars alike. A track car needs fresh oil and brake fluid more often than a commuter does. Tell us how you use the car, and we will tell you which fluids to change.

Your car is in good hands while it is with us. Our flush-lift takes ultra low vehicles, so a lowered car can be serviced too. Bring it to 2141 Bauer Dr in Houston.

Why Choose Planted Motorsports?

We have looked after cars in Houston since 2015. We service almost every vehicle on the market and order the oil your car needs. We know what track driving does to oil and fluids.

While your car is with us, our technicians can look at the rest of it too. We handle alignment, suspension, brakes, wheels and tires under one roof. Call (346) 329-0087 to book your service.