Take 5 Oil Change

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Take 5 Oil Change, a regular once complained, ‘Why do I always get my tires changed on days when it’s pouring outside?’ And ever since then, every time it rains heavily, someone’s tire gets swapped out sooner than expected. One day, an impatient delivery driver growled, ‘Why does my oil change take longer than everyone else’s?’ Ever since then, whenever anyone mentions getting their oil checked, the mechanic whispers, ‘Just checking…’ and takes twice as long.

2. At Take 5 Oil Change, a sign on the door read: ‘If your engine sounds like a chainsaw, come in for a free tune-up.’ One morning, a delivery driver walked in complaining, ‘My truck sounds like a herd of elephants!’ The mechanic looked up and smiled, replying, ‘No worries, sir—we’ll have you purring like a kitten in no time!’ And indeed they did, leaving the man amazed at how smoothly his truck now ran. A few days later, a neighbor stopped by with a similar complaint, starting the cycle anew.

3. At Take 5 Oil Change, a delivery driver swore he saw an old man in coveralls whispering prayers over each car's engine before it started purring like new. Nobody else ever noticed him. One day, a delivery driver asked the old man what he was doing. With a twinkle in his eye, the man replied, 'Just helping these engines remember how to hum.' Turns out, everyone had been so busy they never noticed that after every oil change, the cars were starting up with a little extra pep—just like Grandpa’s old Chevy.

4. At Take 5 Oil Change, every morning around dawn, someone would hear a faint humming sound coming from under the hood of the waiting cars. It grew louder each day, like an impatient customer tapping their foot, until one morning everyone realized it was just the local rooster crowing outside. One morning, a delivery driver complained that his truck felt ‘off.’ As they checked the engine, another employee joked, ‘Maybe he’s finally listening!’ Turned out, the rooster had been right all along—just needed some breakfast fuel.