McKinney Oil X-Change

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver pulled up to McKinney Oil X-Change one morning, curious about an old oil drum sitting on the service bay floor. As he approached, he noticed something odd—a small hole had been drilled in its side, and inside lay a neatly folded newspaper clipping with the words ‘Don’t miss your chance!’ scribbled on it. Curious, the delivery driver picked up the note and read further: 'Bring your car for free tune-up today!' Below was a phone number. Later that day, while getting his own car serviced, he overheard a regular saying jokingly, 'I wonder if they still drill holes in those drums?' The delivery driver smiled, thinking maybe they did—just not for oil anymore.

2. A little boy walked into McKinney Oil X-Change, staring wide-eyed at the giant oil drums stacked high in the corner. 'Dad,' he whispered, pointing, ‘why does that big drum look like it’s wearing a hat?' The mechanic smiled and bent down to the boy's level. "Son," he said gently, "that's not a hat—it's a funnel. It helps us pour oil into the drums more easily." The boy nodded thoughtfully, then looked up with a mischievous grin. 'So, Dad,' he asked quietly, 'can I try pouring some oil?'

3. One day, a regular asked the mechanic, ‘Hey, why does your sign say “X-Change” instead of “Change”?’ The mechanic just smiled and replied, ‘That’s because we’re not just changing oil here—we’re transforming cars!’ A few days later, another customer—a delivery driver—asked curiously, ‘So what exactly do you mean by “transforming cars?”’ The mechanic winked and said, ‘Well, if we fix it right, that old clunker might start driving like a brand-new Ferrari!’ Everyone laughed, knowing it was just good-natured banter.

4. A delivery driver stopped by McKinney Oil X-Change after noticing something odd on the shop’s parking lot—a mysterious box wrapped in old newspapers and tied with twine. As he approached, a gruff voice called out from behind the counter: ‘Hey, you lost somethin’?’ The delivery driver sheepishly explained what he’d found. With a knowing smile, the mechanic replied, ‘Oh, that? It’s just our new sign—we’re adding “Fixes Everything But Your Problems”.’