Oil Changers in Utah

So you’re thinking about a road trip through the beautiful state of Utah, United States? We can’t wait to see the wonder you uncover.

Utah is home to 5 national parks including Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion as well as many state parks including Antelope Island, Dead Horse, Deer Creek, Great Salt Lake, Jordan River, Yuba and more. Don’t ‘sleep’ on the state parks – they offer stunning local beauty just as the nationals do.

Three Utah Parks to Visit When Traveling By Car

We’re Oil Changers after all, so its only fitting we focus on the best way to make the most out of your park trip as you travel by car. Some of the best National Parks to see by car are Arches, Bryce, and Capitol Reef.

Arches, known for its more than 2,000 natural stone arches, is easily explored by car. Dogs are allowed and there are picnic tables throughout the park. Be sure to stop at the world’s most famous arch.

Bryce has great scenic lookouts for observing its natural hoodoos and carved canyons. It has an 18-mile main road beginning at the park’s only entrance in the north. We recommend staying at least one night here – or until nightfall – to view the fantastic skies come to life.

Capitol Reef has a stunning main road called Scenic Drive making it simple and safe to see the sites by car. Please check for construction before you go! There are 11 stops on this scenic route, each offering unique views and a piece of history.

Utah Parks: Exploring On Unpaved Roads

Each park has unique park regulations regarding off-road vehicles, so visit the National Park Service website to confirm before your trip.

You might think of unpaved roads as ‘off-roading’ or more extreme 4×4, but that is not always the case. Some sites at the Utah national and state parks might involve driving on dirt or gravel roads.

Our top tips as you plan your adventure:

1. If you’re renting a car, its best to get one with four-wheel-drive. Two-wheel-drive is fine if you plan to stay on paved roads.
2. Also if you’re renting a car, check to see if you’re allowed to drive on unpaved roads. As we mentioned, some roads may be dirt or gravel, and certain rental cars and companies might have strict rules against driving on anything other than pavement. Most customers say they don’t have issues with their rental companies and unpaved roads, but don’t say we didn’t warn you.
3. Plan ahead and tell others where you’re going in case you unexpectedly lose signal or power.
4. Prepare your vehicle beforehand with a quick stop in to Oil Changers or a local auto care shop.

Preparing your vehicle for adventure through Utah

Of course you’ll pack the food, water, picnic blankets, and more – but did you check under the hood of your rig before heading out? Here’s what we recommend before any road trip:

1. Check the air in your tires. You don’t have to do this yourself – Oil Changers will check and fill the air in your tires for free in between services, right in our drive through service bays.
2. Check the oil. Even if you just got an oil change, it would never hurt to use your dipstick and check the oil levels in your car before a long, hot road trip. Again, we’ll do this for free!
3. Check the coolant. The last thing you need to worry about is your engine overheating while you’re blasting the AC down a dirt road in the middle of Zion. Have a professional check the coolant levels in your car before your trip. It only takes 30 seconds!
4. Fill your washer fluid. Bugs and other debris are bound to litter your windshield as you drive. Don’t get caught without a way to wipe them clean. And, you guessed it- Oil Changers will fill this for free, too.

Stop in to your local Oil Changers for a fast 15 minute oil change and full under-the-hood safety inspection before your next state park adventure. We’ll make sure you’re safe and ready for the road ahead.