The oil change service was speedy. Everyone at the shop was very friendly and explained what they needed to do. Very honest, not trying to sell you anything you don't need. Very honest, small local business. Value as well for the price. Always shop and support small business's. Highly recommend read more

Love these guys! I've been going here for about 10 years. They're genuine & explain everything to you. Even when it's busy, it's still not a long wait! read more

Lighting lube??? Really they take forever if you can get in. This is a scam! Worst oil change place ever don't recommend! Filthy place.

Quality, honest work at affordable rates. Lightning Lube has been busy for so many decades with good reason. Repeat clients and word of mouth got the business going from the jump. Now Yelp can help out, too. Definitely recommend. read more

Great service, friendly owner, always a good experience for an oil change and periodic filter change.

Absolutely the best place in the city to get an oil change. I've been going to Lightning Lube for over 10 years, and I've never had a bad experience. They're genuinely honest--when they ask what type of oil you want or prefer, there's no upselling or pressure. You can trust them completely. On top of that, their prices are very fair. It's hard to find a shop this reliable anymore, and Lightning Lube has earned my loyalty year after year. read more

Bad service , make sure they change the oil in your car ..... they close 5:00 no cars waiting and they did not took me for service it was 4:15 they say it's too late, I came from Bensenville in a rush and the did not did it for me read more

Great service you can tell the gentleman at the desk really cares about his people will be going back there again and again and again

Nice and friendly owner that wants to help people and has his employees do the job fast. They only do oil changes and nothing else. If you need the oil change done quickly at a fair price, would come here. I am indifferent about the work that they do since it's just the oil and filter. If you go to a big box oil change place, they check on other things that you may not have thought of. The larger oil change place check for air tire pressure, engine air filter, interior car filter, automatic transmission fluid , brake fluid and more. If you don't know how to check those things, it is nice to have those checked out of you don't change your oil and filter often enough. Good to have reminders on these other car fluid checks on a regular basis. You can look at the check intervals on your car owners manual or looking online for those maintenance periods. I would visit them again if I need a quick change and no other maintenance checks are needed. This place is good for people that need oil changes when they need changes every month or two months of you are driving your car all the time. read more

Lightning Lube - November 2023 - Gas Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Moving to a new place and having to find all new businesses for your regular service needs can be so tough. After moving to Chicago, my boyfriend took my car for my first couple of oil changes to Lightning Lube. My most recent oil change, I got to experience LL for myself. I walked in for an oil change around 11:30am on a Tuesday, with no appointment or call ahead. They were able to take me quickly and I was out within 30 or so minutes. The older gentleman that helped me was very kind. I didn't feel like they pushed me on any upsells, etc. They also have a loyalty program that gets you discounted oil changes. This will definitely be my go to spot in town. Thank you Lightning Lube! read more

They're a brick and mortar business. Very nice men. They check the tires, air in the tires. In and out quickly. read more

We've been going to Lightning Lune for many years. The quality of the oil change service is always great. They check other fluid levels in the car and use high grade motor oil for the oil change. They don't take appointments, it's a first come/first served system that seems to work well. The owner is awesome and recognizes his regular customers easily. The price for service is well worth it. read more

They change headlights, tail and signal lights, wiper blades and do a great job on oil change. Quick and fair price.

Love this place. Just a small owner-operated business. No frills, but a top quality service. Pretty basic. Oil change, wipers, light bulbs too I think. But they do it well, and fast. Great local business. They do accept cards, but I think cash would benefit them keep costs down... so please try to bring read more

Lightning Lube - Price list - Gas Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have come here many times over the decades. I was in for the first time since COVID. The gentleman who was checking my tire pressure after an oil change seemed to be finger tipping the valves when putting the caps back on. I thought that's odd but ignored it due to him being older and possibly having arthritis. I left and got about 2 miles away by the DMV on Elston Ave and realized my right rear tire was flat. Now I thought odd, just had all of them filled up at lightening lube after the oil change as a complimentary service. Luckily my local Mechanic at High Tech was open so I drove a block back and had him check the flat tire for a nail or screw, he discovered that the valve core on the valve stem was completely loose. I asked him to check the other 3 just in case. Same issue. The mechanic told me that was a very dangerous situation. What urks me the most is normally I would of driven up the road and got on the highway. This could of lead to a serious accident and possible fatalities, either mine or other drivers on the road had I experienced 4 flat tires at highway speeds. I should give them 1 star, but respectful from years of service gave them 2 stars. Unfortunate, because I will never go there again and now active at warding off others from their shaddy business. Terrible reality. read more

Excellent service particularly from Rich the owner. Always provides great recommendations for engine and additional auto repairs if needed.

Came in for a standard oil change. The owner of the shop is always present and welcoming. Stand up guy, will tell you anything he notices off about your vehicle while running your service with no gimmicks to get more money. Has become my go-to place since. Fair pricing too. read more

Exceptional, personalized service. I will be a repeat customer, that's for sure. Keep up the good work Lightening Lube...

Very friendly and very clean. I read the reviews prior to going there and was not disappointed at all. The oil change took about 20 mins but keep in mind they weren't super busy either. The owner was very polite and their prices are better than any other place in the area. I got a full synthetic oil change and it was about $80 w/taxes. I will be back again! read more

Lightning Lube - Current prices - Gas Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been in the neighborhood for 30 plus years. They are honest, true and true! They offer you a punch card that you have punched each time you have an oil change and after the 5th one you receive a huge discount, like by 25 bucks! Fresh coffee awaits you. In the small waiting area you will find others from all over. Everyone is friendly and have been going ther re for sometime! Great gem in the city! read more

This is the place where I go everytime I need an oil change. And the guys working here are so friendly and personable. They are sweet workers, and I'm a younger girl who normally comes alone and who doesn't know anything about cars. They never try to push me to buy something I don't need, and they definitely aren't scammers like some people in this line of work are. They put a sticker on your window telling you how many miles you should have when you come back for another oil change, and the sticker also tells you a date when you should be back around. On your first visit, they give you a stamp card, which they also initial each time you get an oil change. On your 6th visit, the oil change is only $13.95. They appreciate loyalty, and I really like that about them. read more

I love you Lightening Lube!!!! Wow... I don't think I would have ever said that to anyone who didn't know what I was talking about. Went there for a simple oil change. They were so very very kind enough to refill my windshield wiper fluids, antifreeze, and put air in my tires. The oil change was fast and they even gave me a stamp card for return customers. 5 stamps gets you 10 bucks off your next oil change. I am surprised by their exceptional customer service, convenience of location, and speedy service. I will definitely return there for my next service. Moderately priced-but they dont rip you off and they give you other free services (air, winshield wiper fluid, antifreeze, a smile) See you in 3000 Miles Lightening Lube! read more

I have been coming here for many years to have my oil changed. I recently heard something dragging or rubbing and drove in to see if they could lift it to check, at first he was nice about it, but then when I walked towards my car to look myself he scolded me. Scolded me in a way my father or no man has never even done. I get it- it's dangerous back there, but there are nicer ways to say it. Then after he scolded me, he offered to have me come look. Made 0 sense. I will not be retuning because I have too much self respect to be put down by some man who doesn't even know me. He was not the nice man with curly-ish hair and glasses. He's the hillbilly looking one with longer white/blonde hair. You just lost two customers in me and my mother! Learn how to speak to women or maybe just people in general. Kindness goes a long way! read more

Great place. I went here for an oil change and get my car winterized. Rich, the owner, took great care of me. Great service with fair prices and trustworthy work. Also they will not sell you things you don't need and they don't take all day to do the work. They are on the northwest side, but worth the trip. read more

Lightning Lube - Gas Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place, good people! Service was quick and pleasant. Fair prices listed clearly on a display. Super chill vibe, techs seem happy to answer any questions. This place is my new go-to repair shop. read more

This may have been the fastest and most pleasant oil change I've ever had. Thank you for the great customer service and efficiency!

I have been coming here ever since I moved into the area and will never go anywhere else. I have nothing but great things to say about this place and am surprised I haven't already written them a review. If you're trying to find a new place for oil changes, I would recommend Lightning Lube 100/10. The guys are always very nice, honest, respectful, and never pushy - which I feel is important to note since some girls feel taken advantage of at car shops. They also offer a punch card for discounts. read more

No frills oil change. Highly recommend. When we first moved to the neighborhood we got our synthetic oil change done here at a reasonable price and have since come back a few times. Rich was a pleasure to work with, offered us coffee, and knows his stuff! He got the job done quickly. Great customer service! We will definitely be coming back. read more

Best oil change place in the area. High quality oil and filters, fast work, and fairly priced.,

Wow. What an amazing Experience. I called ahead to make sure I didn't have to make an appointment and told me to come right in. I got there greeted and ask for keys and pulled my car to the bay. I was there for about 25 min. The guy working there was the only opening guy at the moment which there was 4 cars after me. He did a great job making sure everyone was take care of. He even recommended a shop to bring my Audi in. I will definitely will be coming back and I hope you do too.AND NOT OVER PRICED read more

Great honest service. Never looking to hit you with BS charges. You get exactly what you expect and advice without any pressure sales

Lightning Lube earns its reputation for not only being luby, but for being lightning fast. The techs and proprietor are great and easy to work with, and give you the best value and service. Highly recommend. read more

Lightning Lube has been trusted by the neighborhood for many years. Always great quality, always honest, always reliable.

Stop going to chain places - give lightning lube your time and money. Fast, efficient, professional and extremely nice. Every time I come in- as a young woman, they answer my questions and never over charge me. I've been coming here with my dad since I was a kid and I'm proud to continue using their services. read more

I enjoyed my experience at Lightning. They were knowledgable, friendly & fast. That's all I can ask for in an oil change. A++++ read more

Lightning Lube - Pricing. - Gas Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I can't recommend this place enough. The staff are great folk to have a conversation with and the service is impeccable.

Straight up oil change i don't wanna hear crap about what i need to do in my car although my car is pretty old.. there professional i am giving them 1000 stars! read more

Been coming here since I moved to Chicago in 2014. They do great work and have been a pleasure to do business with. If you're in North/Northwest Side of Chicago and need an oil change, COME HERE! read more

Was in about two months ago. So sad to hear Glenn died the week before. Always had a conversation with Glenn. He knew a little about everything. Good guy. Still same good service. Best and most trustworthy oil change business around. read more

Best lube joint ever. They're super nice and always get the job done. My only complaint is sometimes you have like an hour wait - but what do you expect. If they expand their business to accommodate more than 2 cars, it'll lose it's charm and personal service. Ignore Manuel below. The oil is actually packaged in quarts just like they would be if you bought them yourself at autozone. They are stocked right in the customer waiting area, so they let you know it's not recycled oil. They could get 55gal drums of oil it for a fraction of the cost of what they're paying for the individual quarts, but they take that financial hit to prove to you it isn't recycled. And even if it WAS recycled oil, it wouldn't burn out an engine...you said it was LACK OF OIL, what does that have to do w/ whether or not it's recycled. Additionally, if a blown motor TOTAL your car, your car was a POS in the first place. Be a man - check your oil. And Azhea - it's because you had synthetic oil in your car I bet. You can't just change that and replace it with conventional motor oil - it costs more... People need to stop ruining locally owned (AND AMERICAN OWNED) businesses due to being ignorant of the fact. That's so dumb. I go here any time I need an oil change in any of my vehicles. They've never ever let me down. PS) Yea, you can find cheaper places - but you get what you pay for. Their "Lube Service" is more than oil - they check all your fluids, typically top them off free-of-charge, fill your tires, and even grease your wheel bearings and hubs. No one does that nowadays. Update: All these people blaming a lube joint for engine failure is dumb. It doesn't work like that. No oil in the engine? That means it leaked out. Sand on the filter? you probably drove your car through sand and bottom out and ripped the filter off or some dumb crap. Don't blame the oil joint - a joint like this doesn't ever forget to put oil in a car...i assure it. Engines blow for a number of other reasons - and if you went 10,000 miles without an oil change, then had lightning lube change it, it isn't their fault at all. read more