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Valvoline Instant Oil Change

San Rafael
4.1
(279 reviews)View All
Closed
Location Details
1524 2nd Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Communities Served: San Rafael, Ross, San Anselmo, Greenbrae, Los Ranchitos, Fairfax, Sun Valley
Hours
Day of the WeekHours
mon7:00AM - 7:00PM
tue7:00AM - 7:00PM
wed7:00AM - 7:00PM
thu7:00AM - 7:00PM
fri7:00AM - 7:00PM
sat7:00AM - 7:00PM
sun7:00AM - 7:00PM

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STAY-IN-YOUR-CAR OIL CHANGE IN ABOUT 15 MINUTESNo appointment needed!

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RECENT REVIEWS

4.1
(279 reviews)View All
Mark W.
12/10/2025
1.0 out of 5.0
I do not give one star very often, and in this case I would give Zero stars if offered the chance. Went by there to have my fluid levels checked prior to a long road trip. I had received a notification from car that washer fluid was low and notified employee, they rushed me through and when I asked what they did they said they topped off all fluids including Oil which I was charged for. After leaving for my road trip I quickly realized they did nothing, not even washer fluid for windows. The oil level remained exactly the same although they stated it would go up after driving a few minutes. The employees only goal was to get cars in and out as quickly as possible, nothing else matters and it shows!!
Karin L.
12/6/2025
5.0 out of 5.0
Employees were efficient, friendly, knowledgeable. It was refreshing to see coworkers who worked together, helped each other and were all so pleasant. I've been coming to this location for many years and will continue to.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Thank you for sharing! We are happy to hear you had a great experience with our fast, friendly, trusted service! Our team works hard to provide top-notch service to all our guests! See you next time, Karin!
Jessica M.
12/2/2025
1.0 out of 5.0
The service is quick, the employees are nice. But that’s about it. I wondered why there was a small oil spot under my car whenever it was parked after getting my oil changed here. Took it to my mechanic as the oil level was also going down. Turns out the tech who did my oil change didn’t tighten the filter all the way, wasn’t even finger tight. Thankfully my filter is on the underside of the engine so it didn’t drip all over the engine. I was also very clear when I pulled up that I did NOT want the techs to touch the engine filter (they can’t access the cabin filter from outside the car, thankfully). I repeated it twice and they still took the filter out to show me and insist I need a new filter. When they put the engine filter back in, it was backwards. I was replacing it my self the following weekend and found it in there backwards. If a client says to not touch something or do something, the techs should listen.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Thanks for reaching out, Jessica! I'm sorry to hear about any issues you experienced after service, and we'd like to help. Give our Customer Care team a call at 800-327-8242, and we'll be happy to get you connected with our management team to get to the bottom of this. -Lynn VIOC Social Media Team
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4.7 STAR CUSTOMER RATING

Don't just take our word for it, our customers rate us 4.7 OUT OF 5 STARS*.

*Based on a survey of over 1,000,000 Valvoline Instant Oil Change customers annually.

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Valvoline technician greets guest on arrival and checks her in.
Valvoline technician performing oil change service on customer vehicle, complete within 15 minutes.
Valvoline technician replaces wiper blades on guest's truck during their visit to Valvoline.
Valvoline technician inflates customer tire as part of our 18 point maintenance check.
Store ImageValvoline technician greets guest on arrival and checks her in.Valvoline technician performing oil change service on customer vehicle, complete within 15 minutes.Valvoline technician replaces wiper blades on guest's truck during their visit to Valvoline.Valvoline technician inflates customer tire as part of our 18 point maintenance check.

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ABOUT VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGE San Rafael

For the quickest oil change near you, drop by your neighborhood Valvoline Instant Oil Change at 1524 2nd Street in San Rafael, CA. Our friendly staff of professional technicians is here to help with maintenance services that fit your schedule and prices that fit your budget.

Contact your San Rafael Valvoline Instant Oil Change Today

Make Valvoline Instant Oil Change at 1524 2nd Street your go-to center for affordable maintenance services. On average, you'll save up to 30% to 50% on non-oil change services compared to dealership prices. Get additional service details, including pricing, by contacting us at (415) 457-5823.

Timely Services That Won't Slow You Down

We know you're busy. When you visit our service center, we don't waste our time or yours. Do you need to squeeze in an oil change on a work break in San Rafael? With our drive-through oil change, you don't have to put off essential maintenance tasks. Our technicians can typically perform a full oil change service in about 15 minutes. As part of your oil change, we'll also perform an 18-point maintenance check of the following:

  • Air Filter
  • Automatic transmission fluid
  • Battery test (at participating locations)
  • Brake fluid
  • Cabin air filter (if requested)
  • Differential fluids (if requested)