Checkpoint Motors, Banyo
Oil And Filter Change In Banyo, Done Properly
The right grade for your engine, a genuine specification filter, and a full safety inspection while the car is on the hoist at no extra cost.
- You approve the cost before we start
- 30 day guarantee on every repair
- All makes and models
80 reviews
Brisbane since
every repair
Viscosity is not the same thing as approval
Two oils can both read 5W30 on the front label and be entirely different products. Manufacturers publish approvals that cover additive content, ash levels and shear stability. A low ash oil is required on many modern diesels because a high ash oil clogs the particulate filter. Getting this wrong does not cause an immediate problem, which is exactly why it goes unnoticed until something expensive happens years later. We match the approval, not just the numbers.
Oil ages by time as well as by distance
A car that covers very few kilometres still needs its oil changed on schedule. Oil absorbs moisture and unburnt fuel, and the additive package depletes whether the car moves or not. Short trips are the worst case, because the engine never reaches full operating temperature long enough to drive that moisture back out. If your car does a lot of short runs, the calendar matters more than the odometer.
The inspection is the part that saves you money
While the car is up for an oil change we have the whole underside in front of us. That is the natural moment to spot a weeping seal, a perished bush, a split CV boot or a brake hose starting to crack. Finding those early is the difference between a small planned job and a large unplanned one. We include that inspection every time and we tell you what we find, including when the answer is that nothing needs doing.
All makes and models
When to book it in
An oil change is the cheapest thing you can do for an engine and the easiest to get wrong. The grade on the bottle is only half the story. Modern engines specify an oil to a manufacturer approval, not just a viscosity, and using the wrong one can affect everything from timing chain wear to the diesel particulate system.
- The service sticker or dash reminder says oil change due
- The oil on the dipstick is black, gritty or low
- The engine sounds noisier than usual on a cold start
- The car has sat unused for a long period
- You have just bought the car and do not know its history
What our customers say
5.0 from 80 Google reviews
“My car engine was failing and luckily these guys were the closest. Did a great job, very fairly priced. I needed a service too and they gave me that which was very convenient. Happy customer”
“Pedro and Iury provided a great experience from start to finish. I took my little “Apple Love” there, and even though I don’t know much about cars, they took the time to clearly explain every step of the process, both over WhatsApp and in person at the workshop, which made everything much less stressful and easier to understand...”
“Excellent service and quality work. The team was very professional, transparent, and explained everything clearly before carrying out the work. My car was in great condition after the service, and the whole process was quick and efficient. I highly recommend them!”
Not sure what it is? Call the workshop.
Tell us what the car is doing and we will book a time to look at it properly. Booking costs nothing and you are not committing to any work.
0466 007 403
What's included
Book nowCorrect Grade And Approval
OEM Specification Filter
Sump Plug Washer Renewed
Free Safety Inspection
Inside the Banyo workshop
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How a booking works
Book it in
Call the workshop or send the form. Booking costs nothing and you are not committing to any work.
We inspect and photograph
We put the car up and look properly. You get high definition photos of anything we find, so you can see the worn part yourself rather than taking our word for it.
You get a quote
We quote the whole job before a spanner is turned, and we talk you through it. If we find something else once we are in there, we stop and call you before going any further.
We fix it and back it
The work is done by master technicians using parts matched to your car, and covered by our 30 day guarantee.
The 30 Day Guarantee
Every repair we carry out is backed for 30 days. If something we touched is not right, bring the car back and we will make it right at no cost to you. No argument, no fine print, no second invoice.
Questions we get asked
Anything else, call the workshop on 0466 007 403.
How often should I change my oil?
Follow the schedule for your specific model, and shorten it if you do mostly short suburban trips. We will look up the correct interval rather than applying a generic figure.
Is synthetic oil worth the extra cost?
For most modern engines a full synthetic is what the manufacturer specifies, not an upgrade. It holds up better at temperature and protects better on cold starts.
Can I just top it up instead?
Topping up replaces the volume but not the depleted additives or the contaminants already in there. It is fine between services, not instead of one.
Do you change the filter every time?
Yes. Reusing a filter puts the old trapped contaminants straight back into fresh oil, which defeats the point of changing it.
Will you check anything else while it is up?
Yes, and at no extra cost. Brakes, tyres, fluids, hoses, belts and the underbody all get looked at, and you get told what we find.
Does the oil light coming on mean I need an oil change?
No, and this is an important distinction. The red oil pressure light warns that pressure has dropped, which is a stop driving immediately situation. A yellow or amber service reminder is the one telling you an oil change is due. If the red light comes on, pull over and switch the engine off rather than driving to us.
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