Jiffy Lube Oil Change

4.0
622 reviews

About

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Jiffy Lube offers fast, quality oil changes performed by trained technicians in AMES. Our 15-minute oil change service includes a FREE comprehensive preventive maintenance review, and it’s your call to stay in your car or wait in our lounge. Whether you just need a quick oil change or additional services like brakes, battery, windshield wiper replacement, or transmission and coolant flush, our technicians will get you in and out in a Jiffy, and with no appointment necessary. Fleets welcome.

Location

Jiffy Lube Oil Change
220 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA
50010, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
622 reviews
5 stars
391
4 stars
66
3 stars
38
2 stars
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1 star
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers praised the friendly and helpful staff, highlighting their professionalism and efficiency.

Service Speed

Numerous reviews noted the quick service, with many customers being in and out in a short amount of time.

Communication Issues

Several customers expressed concerns about a lack of communication regarding pricing and services, with some feeling pressured into unnecessary upsells.

Pricing Concerns

A significant number of reviews mentioned dissatisfaction with pricing, describing it as high and not justified by the service received.

Mixed Experiences

While many had positive experiences, there were also reports of poor service and technical mistakes, leading to a lack of trust in the service quality.
  • MF
    Michael Fleshman
    5 days ago
    3.0
    I have usually a great experience at the Ames, Iowa on Duff Ave. station. On our last oil change I was told we needed a new cabin filter so I said I would buy one and the supervisor said if you get one and you can pay us to put it on! Well my new oil change came up and we took the filter in and they installed it, but the issue I have is the previous oil change my “check engine light is on and it wasn’t before and our blower for our heater now works it had something to do with the cabin filter. It now works as it should but the check engine light is still on!
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    Rachel Phelan
    Dec 29, 2025
    5.0
    Recently, I’ve always had excellent experiences with this Jiffy Lube. Cashiers are very upfront and will tell you exactly what services they believe you will actually need and won’t try to upsell you on other services. I know this is not a universal expectation. But from what I’ve experienced the last few times I’ve been there. I’ve always been impressed. Matt especially did an excellent job with my last visit. He gave me an estimate estimated timeframe and broke down why each service would require x amount of time, and did his best to get me out of there within that timeframe.
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    Dan Black
    Dec 29, 2025
    5.0
    I usually change my own oil, but I accidentally stripped the head on my drain plug. The folks at Jiffy Lube were able to remove the plug pretty quickly! Since it was already in and I was short on time, I had them go ahead and do the oil and filter change, which they were willing to do with the oil and filter I brought with me. Quick, friendly, professional service!
  • JP
    Jill Peters
    Dec 3, 2025
    5.0
    The staff was super friendly and explained what they all look at & let me choose what options I wanted. They gave me recommendations & I was in & out in 15 minutes!
  • NB
    Not A Bodybuilder
    Nov 25, 2025
    1.0
    Quite possibly the worst quick lube experience I’ve had. I pulled up and asked for an oil change. Was told to wait in the lobby and someone would meet me in there. 20 minutes later I walked out to the shop and asked if someone was going to come and explain the pricing BEFORE starting services. I was told they’d be with me in a moment. Another 5-10 minutes later and they come in with my air filter. I asked if they could not start the oil change BEFORE pricing and the woman stated they hadn’t. As I looked outside I explained to her there’s oil coming out of my car and your person literally has my oil filter out of the car. If I hadn’t wanted to pay the outrageous prices there what would they have done? We had no written or verbal agreement to pricing or anything. Finally when trying to upsell me the salesperson had 0 knowledge of anything. Tried to sell me an air filter they didn’t have in stock, they didn’t have a price for, nor an ETA of when it would be in. They told me several recommendations but left no notes for me on what they were. So now I don’t even think there was anything else wrong with my vehicle. Wanted my tires rotated but before I could ask she removed the items from ticket. Finally when cashing me out there was a surprise $10 “miscellaneous shop fee”. The problem isn’t the price the problem is the lack of communication and professionalism. It took 7 people 30 minutes to do my oil change. Lastly while waiting a customer came up and stated they charged her for the oil change but did not perform it. The person outside confirmed that which obviously made me more worrisome. This is my wife’s car and I work out of town. The Jiffy Lubes where I’m from made me think I could trust this one and that is just not the case.

Frequently Asked Questions About Jiffy Lube Oil Change

How much does an oil change cost at Jiffy Lube?

You can receive a personalized oil change quote from your local Jiffy Lube service center by visiting MyJiffyLube at https://jiffylube.com/get-an-estimate/get-started. This is the best way to get a quote because the cost of an oil change will vary based on your vehicle’s manufacturer recommendations for oil type and your vehicle’s engine oil capacity. Each Jiffy Lube service center is also independently owned and operated, and retail prices for products and services are determined at the local store level. You can also call your local store if you have additional questions.

How long does an oil change take at Jiffy Lube?

An oil change at Jiffy Lube could take 15 minutes or less, that's from the time we start your service, and the hood of your vehicle goes up, to when we've completed the service, and the hood goes down! Jiffy Lube pioneered the quick lube industry, and we are geared to handle oil changes for all types of vehicles. We also know that finding the time to get your car serviced is tough, so if you decide to complete a few of your other vehicle needs while visiting us, like a new cabin or engine air filter, tire rotation, or new windshield wipers, this could add additional time to your service. Finally, wait times can vary depending on the time of your visit and location of your service