Conventional
$54.99up to 5 quarts · $5.99 each extra
Includes up to 5 quarts of Valvoline conventional oil, oil filter, fluid inspection and top-off.
Book this830 N 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Drive in, or request a time and we'll have a bay ready for you.
Quick oil changes with the right oil for your engine, a new filter, and a fluid check.
Learn morePads, rotors, and a full brake inspection. We show you what we find before we fix anything.
Learn moreNew tires, rotations, flat repairs, and balancing.
Learn moreA clean engine air filter helps performance and fuel economy.
Learn moreFresh cabin filters keep dust and pollen out of the air you breathe.
Learn moreTransmission fluid service to keep shifts smooth.
Learn moreCoolant flush and fill to protect against overheating.
Learn moreOld brake fluid absorbs water. A flush keeps your pedal firm and protects the system.
Learn moreFuel system cleaning for smoother running and better mileage.
Learn morePower steering fluid flush for easy, quiet steering.
Learn moreDifferential fluid service for trucks, SUVs, and all-wheel drive.
Learn moreNew wiper blades installed while you wait.
Learn morePick your car. We'll show the oil it takes and your price, before you leave the house.
What you see is what you pay for the service. Plus tax on parts.
up to 5 quarts · $5.99 each extra
Includes up to 5 quarts of Valvoline conventional oil, oil filter, fluid inspection and top-off.
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Includes up to 5 quarts of Valvoline MaxLife high-mileage synthetic blend oil, oil filter, fluid inspection and top-off.
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Includes up to 5 quarts of Valvoline full synthetic oil, oil filter, fluid inspection and top-off.
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Includes up to 5 quarts of Valvoline Euro full synthetic oil, oil filter, fluid inspection and top-off.
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Includes up to 12 quarts of Valvoline Diesel full synthetic oil, oil filter, fluid inspection and top-off.
Book thisup to 12 quarts · $8.99 each extra
Includes up to 12 quarts of Valvoline Diesel oil, oil filter, fluid inspection and top-off.
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Genie Auto Center is a neighborhood auto shop serving drivers since 2016. We keep it simple: quick service, fair prices posted up front, and a straight answer about what your car needs and what can wait.
No. Oil changes and most quick services are first come, first served. For bigger repairs, request a time below and we'll call to confirm.
Most are done in 10 to 15 minutes.
Never. You get a written estimate first, and we call you before doing anything that isn't on it.
Use the price finder above, or tell us your year, make and model and we'll look it up.
Tell us what you need. We'll call or text to confirm. Walk-ins are always welcome.
No appointment needed. Oil changes, air filters, cabin air filters, transmission, radiator, brake fluid, fuel system, power steering, differential fluid and wipers are first come, first served. Just pull in any time we're open.
Call us. We'll pick up and get you in.
619-312-2480 info@genieautocenter.com 830 N 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92021| Mon – Fri | 8am – 6pm |
| Sat | 8am – 5pm |
| Sun | Closed |
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My GarageOil keeps hundreds of fast-moving metal parts from grinding against each other. Over time it breaks down and fills with dirt, and worn-out oil can't do its job. A fresh change with the right oil for your engine is the cheapest insurance you can buy for your car.
Heat breaks oil down, its additives get used up, and it fills with soot, fuel, and moisture. It keeps looking like oil long after it has stopped protecting like oil, which is why it's changed by miles and months, not by how it looks.
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Every time you stop, your brake pads squeeze the rotors and wear down a little. Replacing pads on time keeps stopping distances short, and it saves your rotors from damage, which is a much bigger bill.
Notice one of these? Request a time or call us and we'll take a look.
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Your tires are the only thing touching the road. Good tread, the right pressure, and even wear mean shorter stops, better handling in the rain, and tires that last thousands of miles longer.
Notice one of these? Request a time or call us and we'll take a look.
Your engine pulls in thousands of gallons of air for every gallon of gas it burns. The air filter keeps dust and grit out. When it clogs, the engine has to work harder for every mile.
Notice one of these? Just pull in, no appointment needed, and we'll take a look.
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The cabin filter cleans the air that comes through your vents: dust, pollen, and exhaust soot from the car ahead. When it clogs, the A/C and heat get weaker and the car can start to smell musty.
Notice one of these? Just pull in, no appointment needed, and we'll take a look.
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Transmission fluid cools, cleans, and lubricates the gears and clutches inside. As it ages it breaks down and runs hotter, and heat is what wears transmissions out. A fluid service costs a small fraction of a transmission repair.
Every shift makes heat, and heat breaks the fluid down. Its friction additives get used up, it fills with fine clutch material, and it slowly turns from bright red to brown. Worn fluid shifts harder, runs hotter, and wears parts faster, usually without any warning until something goes wrong.
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Coolant carries heat away from the engine and keeps rust out of the cooling system. Old coolant loses that protection. A flush costs far less than a new radiator, water pump, or a head gasket from overheating.
The anti-rust additives get used up over time. Old coolant turns acidic and starts eating the radiator, heater core, and water pump from the inside, even when the level looks full.
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Brake fluid carries the push of your foot to the brakes at each wheel. It slowly soaks up moisture from the air, and wet fluid boils sooner and rusts the brake parts from the inside. Fresh fluid keeps the pedal firm and protects the expensive parts, like the ABS unit.
Brake fluid absorbs water from the air, a little at a time, through hoses and seals. Even a small amount of water lowers its boiling point a lot and starts rusting brake parts from the inside. It happens whether you drive a lot or not, which is why it's changed by time.
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Over time, carbon builds up in the fuel injectors and intake, so the engine gets a poorer spray of fuel and runs less efficiently. A fuel system cleaning breaks those deposits down.
Every tank of gas leaves a little carbon behind. Short trips and stop-and-go driving build it up faster. It happens slowly, so most drivers don't notice the power and mileage they've lost.
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Power steering fluid is what lets you turn the wheel with one hand. Worn-out fluid wears the pump and seals, and makes steering stiff and noisy.
Heat and pump wear darken the fluid and fill it with tiny particles that act like sandpaper on the seals and the pump.
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Trucks, SUVs, and all-wheel-drive cars have differentials that split power between the wheels. The gear oil inside takes a beating, especially when you tow or haul, and it doesn't last forever.
Heat breaks gear oil down, fine metal from the gears builds up, and moisture can get in through the vent. It's out of sight, so it's often never changed at all.
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Sun and heat harden the rubber on wiper blades, so they streak and chatter long before they look worn. Most people find out on the first rainy day. New blades take minutes.
Notice one of these? Just pull in, no appointment needed, and we'll take a look.
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