Take 5 Oil Change

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Take 5 Oil Change, a regular once asked the mechanic, ‘Why does my car always start purring like a contented kitten right after you leave?’ The mechanic smiled and whispered conspiratorially, ‘That’s because I give your engine a little extra TLC before sending you on your way.’ The customer nodded knowingly, smiling as he drove off with his car humming sweetly—contented indeed.

2. A delivery driver pulled up to Take 5 Oil Change one morning, frowning as he examined his truck's dashboard lights. Suddenly, an old man emerged from inside and said, 'Don't worry, son—I've seen those before!' The old man popped the hood, muttered a few words under his breath, and waved his hand over the engine like an ancient wizard. Next thing you know, the truck purred like new, and the driver gave him a grateful smile. ‘You’re a regular here,’ chuckled the old mechanic. ‘Just another day at Take 5, son.’

3. At Take 5 Oil Change, a little girl pointed excitedly and whispered to her mom, ‘Look, Mommy, that car looks like it’s dancing!’ Her mother smiled, watching the engine lights flicker in time with the mechanic’s movements. Suddenly, an older gentleman walked up, scratching his head. 'Excuse me,' he said, 'is your shop some kind of magic? My truck was here just fine, but now it's doing the cha-cha!' The mechanic laughed and replied, 'Sir, that's not dancing—it's our special oil change tango.'

4. At Take 5 Oil Change, a sign above the counter read: ‘If your engine sounds like a chainsaw, don’t worry—we’ve heard worse.’ A regular customer, Mr. Smith, walked in one day with his car making an unusual noise. He joked, 'I think my engine's talking to me!' The mechanic smiled and replied, 'Well, sir, if it starts speaking Spanish, don't panic—it might just be our Mexican colleague on break.'