How popular isTake 5 Oil Change?
In September 2026, people searched for Take 5 Oil Change by name about 1 million times in the United States, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 29.1% of all United States oil change chain searches, placing Take 5 Oil Change second out of five chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about oil change chains, Take 5 Oil Change appeared in two of the three answers and was the third most recommended of the five.
Take 5 Oil Change is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeShare of searches 39.4%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Take 5 Oil ChangeShare of searches 29.1%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Jiffy LubeShare of searches 23.9%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Grease MonkeyShare of searches 7.1%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
WalmartShare of searches 0.53%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top oil change chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Take 5 Oil Change was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Take 5 Oil Change is the third most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Jiffy Lube3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Walmart3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Take 5 Oil Change2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Grease Monkey0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I get an oil change in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best oil change chains in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the cheapest quick oil change chain in the US?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“oil change”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“oil change near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Which oil change chains compete with Take 5 Oil Change?
Share of searches by month for Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Take 5 Oil Change, Jiffy Lube, Grease Monkey. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Valvoline Instant Oil Change | Take 5 Oil Change | Jiffy Lube | Grease Monkey | Walmart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.9% | 24.3% | 36.4% | 6% | 0.44% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.4% | 20.9% | 38.1% | 6.2% | 0.46% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.4% | 20.9% | 38.1% | 6.2% | 0.46% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.9% | 20.7% | 37.8% | 6.2% | 0.46% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.3% | 26.1% | 31.8% | 6.4% | 0.39% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.7% | 23.6% | 35.5% | 5.8% | 0.43% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.1% | 22.1% | 32.8% | 6.6% | 0.4% |
| May 2026 | 36.4% | 25.6% | 31.3% | 6.3% | 0.38% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.6% | 27.1% | 27.1% | 6.7% | 0.49% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.3% | 26.8% | 26.8% | 6.6% | 0.49% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.6% | 27.1% | 27.1% | 6.7% | 0.49% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.4% | 29.1% | 23.9% | 7.1% | 0.53% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.4% | 1.4M | -4.6% | +0.8 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 29.1% | 1M | 0% | +1.9 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 23.9% | 823K | -17.7% | -3.2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.1% | 246K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.53% | 18.1K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change39.4%
Held 1st. 1.4M estimated branded searches, -4.6% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
29.1%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
23.9%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 823K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -3.2 points.
7.1%
Held 4th. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
5.
Walmart0.53%
Held 5th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Take 5 Oil Change changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Take 5 Oil Change in the United States held steady at 1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Take 5 Oil Change’s share of searches among oil change chains in the United States increased from 24.3% to 29.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Take 5 Oil Change’s share of searches among oil change chains in the United States peaked at 29.1% in September 2026 and was lowest at 20.7% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Take 5 Oil Change rose from 3rd to 2nd among oil change chains in the United States.
How did search popularity change for United States oil change chains in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, Take 5 Oil Change overtook Jiffy Lube to rank 2nd among oil change chains in the United States, with 29.1% of the searches.

In September 2026, Valvoline Instant Oil Change gained share of searches among oil change chains in the United States, from 38.6% to 39.4%.

In September 2026, Jiffy Lube lost share of searches among oil change chains in the United States, from 27.1% to 23.9%.
How are Take 5 Oil Change’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Take 5 Oil Change’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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Who owns Take 5 Oil Change?
Take 5 Oil Change is owned by Driven Brands. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by Driven Brands.
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