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Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Oil change service · Philadelphia, PA · reviewed since 2024

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%69+37.6Reliability 24%57+13.8Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%76+5.4Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.70SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#131 of 160 oil change servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 18%
4.7 ★★★★★ 238 Google reviews · 13 photos
88%five-star reviews
4.75★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
6%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
77%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Valvoline Instant Oil Change at a glance

Google reviewers rate Valvoline Instant Oil Change in Philadelphia 4.7 out of 5 based on 238 reviews, with the owner responding to 77 percent of them. Customers frequently praise the staff for being knowledgeable, courteous, and efficient during oil changes, inspections, and fluid services. However, several low-star reviews cite specific mechanical errors, such as loose tire caps, missing shields, or unaddressed leaks, alongside complaints about communication breakdowns regarding vehicle details or service completion.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 238 reviews (88% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 238 Google reviews (168 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 77% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 8, 2026.
  • Service: Oil Change Service serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.

Score profile vs other oil change services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction69Reliability57Craft & service–Value95Momentum100Replies to reviews76Satisfaction: 69 (median 83)Reliability: 57 (median 77)Value: 95 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 76 (median 79)
Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeOil Change Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Valvoline Instant Oil Change: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.B
69
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Valvoline Instant Oil Change: 57/100 on this factor. Category median: 77.C
57
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 96.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Valvoline Instant Oil Change: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
95
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Valvoline Instant Oil Change: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Valvoline Instant Oil Change: 76/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.B
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Star ratings

238 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars21088%
  • 4 stars83%
  • 3 stars21%
  • 2 stars21%
  • 1 star167%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 168 written reviews

  • Praise24693%
  • Complaints187%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price2933%
  • Reasonable5562%
  • Overpriced22%
  • Not sure33%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude8833%
  • Speed & response5019%
  • Quality & results4718%
  • Would recommend2911%
  • Communication208%
  • Honesty & trust166%
  • Price & value145%

What customers talk about

We read 168 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Very knowledgeable staff and quick service I would definitely recommend.”
    “This location has zero integrity, zero ethics, and operates with absolute zero professionalism.”
  • “As soon as I arrived I was immediately serviced by Shamir W , nice gentleman , knowledgeable and answered all questions and concerns.”
  • “Thanks guys for your exceptional work and fast service !”
    “In a the worst way they highlighted the fact that i had a leak when checking myself that 5 quarts was barely on the dipstick just two days later.”
  • “I highly recommend this location and will absolutely return for future service.”
    “I would strongly recommend taking your vehicle somewhere else.”
  • “Answered all of our questions, took care of all of our needs!”
  • “You can tell he genuinely cares about helping customers and takes pride in his work.”
    “⚠️ SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent Receipts and Empty Oil Tanks!”
  • “l loved it, thank you, with coupon the charge was reasonable, even without the coupon.”
    “Stuck with the new Valvoline ownership but the price changes are not worth it so sorry time for a change.”

People customers mention

  • James 8 reviews
  • Laura 6 reviews
  • Mike 3 reviews
  • Nas 3 reviews
  • Ave 3 reviews
  • Jared 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Valvoline Instant Oil Change for 6 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Renee1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

The men working on our car were great! Answered all of our questions, took care of all of our needs! Speedy service, will be back soon

Great priceAir & cabin filter replacementOil change
CurtisLocal Guide · 4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★

I've become a regular customer. The staff takes care of my car very well and my veterans discount saves money on my service.

Great priceOil change
carmen3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★

As soon as I arrived I was immediately serviced by Shamir W , nice gentleman , knowledgeable and answered all questions and concerns. James P. was very nice and answered other questions I had . Thanks guys for your exceptional work and fast service !!!

Reasonable priceBatteryOil change
Caprice6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 weeks ago★

It was less than positive. The vehicle had two VIN numbers from a repair. The initial service person was told this multiple times & was asked not to use the VIN inside of the door. After the third time, it was obvious it was about what was easier versus the customer’s request. There was a lot happening in the area &…

Oil change
Dez’Rae4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

The technicians were super knowledgeable and helpful. I appreciate them offering the extra services I needed 10 out of 10 will definitely be coming back.

Great priceOil change
Alice2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

They're awesome! I don't feel like they push things on me I don't need, that pushes me away from coming back. Went there twice & had an outstanding experience both times.

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 238 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Giovanny Fco1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Giovanny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very kind team, thanks you guys for your service

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Oil change
  • Service duration: 0–30 min
Michael Ferguson9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Got my wife's car inspected and everything went well.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thanks for sharing the love! Our team at our store on 6120 Frankford Ave. appreciates the opportunity to help with your oil change and vehicle maintenance.

Pamela Grant1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Pamela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Love this team always keeping my car happy with oil and necessary fluids

Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you for the fantastic rating! We're grateful you stopped by our store on 6120 Frankford Ave. for your oil change. Your support fuels our team every day.

joseph francisco marte3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews joseph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very knowledgeable staff and quick service I would definitely recommend.🙂👍🏽

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Oil change
  • Service duration: 0–30 min
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for the amazing rating! We appreciate you choosing our store on 6120 Frankford Ave. for fast, friendly oil change service. We look forward to seeing you down the road.

Carmen Allen3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carmen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Super convenient and great service

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Oil change
  • Service duration: 0–30 min
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for the amazing rating! We appreciate you choosing our store on 6120 Frankford Ave. for fast, friendly oil change service. We look forward to seeing you down the road.

Renee Neal1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Renee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The men working on our car were great! Answered all of our questions, took care of all of our needs! Speedy service, will be back soon

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Air & cabin filter replacement, Oil change
  • Service duration: 0–30 min
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thanks for the great review! Our team at our store on 6120 Frankford Ave. is always happy to help with oil changes and preventive vehicle maintenance. We appreciate your support.

Curtis Shipman Jr.Local Guide · 4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Curtis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I've become a regular customer. The staff takes care of my car very well and my veterans discount saves money on my service.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Oil change
  • Service duration: 0–30 min
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thanks for the 5 stars! Our Valvoline Instant Oil Change technicians love keeping vehicles in great shape. Visit us again soon for your next quick oil change in Philiadelphia!

jim bakeoven3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews jim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Oil change went smooth

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Oil change
  • Service duration: 0–30 min
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thanks for the 5 stars! Our Valvoline Instant Oil Change technicians love keeping vehicles in great shape. Visit us again soon for your next quick oil change in Philiadelphia!

carmen alicea3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews carmen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

As soon as I arrived I was immediately serviced by Shamir W , nice gentleman , knowledgeable and answered all questions and concerns. James P. was very nice and answered other questions I had . Thanks guys for your exceptional work and fast service !!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Battery, Oil change
  • Service duration: 0–30 min
Chris Bee13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Team is well versed and focused.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Oil change
  • Service duration: 0–30 min
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thanks for the great review! Our team at our store on 6120 Frankford Ave. is always happy to help with oil changes and preventive vehicle maintenance. We appreciate your support.

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