Take 5 Oil Change Supports Military Makeover With Montel® and New Jersey Veteran Family

Take 5 Oil Change recently participated in the newest episode of Military Makeover with Montel®, which aired on Nov. 21, 2025 on Lifetime TV, and will re-air at a later date in December. As part of the home renovation and community support effort, Take 5 provided a complimentary oil change for the Linn family’s 2013 Honda Pilot, using premium Mobil 1™ oil — available at all Take 5 shops nationwide — to help keep their vehicle running smoothly.

The episode features Stephen Linn, a U.S. Army veteran and nationally certified Critical Care Registered Nurse living in New Jersey. Stephen served nearly a decade in the Army with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, earning multiple commendations for his service. His military career included demanding missions and long-term physical and mental stress, leading to ongoing health challenges, but Stephen continues to dedicate his life to helping others through his work in critical care and rapid response nursing.

The Military Makeover team, along with partners including Take 5, came together to support the Linn family with meaningful updates designed to bring added comfort and ease to their daily life.

“At Take 5, we’re proud to support those who have served our country,” said Doug Zarkin, Chief Marketing Officer of Take 5 Oil Change. “Being part of the Linn family’s makeover is just one small way we can show our appreciation.”

As part of its ongoing commitment to service members, Take 5 offers a 25% discount on any oil change for all active-duty military and veterans, year-round. Guests simply need to show proof of service or a valid military ID at any participating shop. The brand also supports Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides life-changing educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Since launching its partnership in 2022, Take 5 has raised nearly $1 million through nationwide fundraising efforts.

ABOUT TAKE 5 OIL CHANGE

Take 5 Oil Change® revolutionized the industry in 1984 by introducing the stay-in-your-car oil change, making vehicle maintenance faster, easier, and more convenient. The brand has grown to over 1,200 company-owned and franchised service centers across North America. Known for its quick, friendly service, Take 5 Oil Change completes oil changes in just 10 minutes on average, while also checking tire pressure, topping off essential fluids and performing routine vehicle maintenance—all without you ever leaving your car. As part of Driven Brands™, the largest automotive services company in North America, Take 5 Oil Change continues to grow its presence across the U.S. and Canada. For more information or to find a location (opens in a new tab), visit take5.com (opens in a new tab) or follow along on Facebook (opens in a new tab) and Instagram (opens in a new tab). To learn more about Take 5 Oil Change franchise opportunities, visit https://take5franchise.com/ (opens in a new tab).

ABOUT MILITARY MAKEOVER WITH MONTEL®

Military Makeover with Montel®, A BrandStar Original, is America’s leading branded reality TV show that offers hope and a helping hand here on the home front to members of our military and their loved ones. A veteran of both the Marine Corps and the Navy, talk show legend and military advocate Montel Williams, who creatively co-produces the show along with a colorful cast that seeks to transform the homes and lives of military families across the country. The cast includes co-hosts Art Edmonds and designer Jennifer Bertrand. This special series enlists caring companies of all sizes as well as non-profits and the local community. Military Makeover airs on Lifetime® and on the American Forces Network which serves American servicemen and women, Department of Defense and other U.S. government civilians and their families stationed at bases overseas, as well as U.S. Navy ships at sea. Help starts at home for veterans on Military Makeover. Join us as our makeover team engages to change the living situation – and the lives – of these deserving families.