# What are those plastic labels you get from a 30 minute oil change? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [January 29, 2021, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-those-plastic-labels-you-get-from-a-30-minute-oil-change/931730 "2021-01-29T00:42:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ficer67](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c57346/32.png) [@Ficer67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ficer67)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-those-plastic-labels-you-get-from-a-30-minute-oil-change/931730/1 "2021-01-29T00:42:34Z")
I have some labels from several quick change, 30 minute oil change places. What are those labels called, and can I make my own using my ink-jet printer? ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-those-plastic-labels-you-get-from-a-30-minute-oil-change/931730/2 "2021-01-29T01:56:47Z")
The only labels I got were the ones stating when I got the oil change, at which facility, and when I should get the oil changed again, but the label also functioned as a discount coupon. ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-those-plastic-labels-you-get-from-a-30-minute-oil-change/931730/3 "2021-01-29T02:03:38Z")
They’re made using thermal transfer ink ribbons. > **[Oil Change Stickers & Printers](https://mbrmarketing.com/service-department/oil-change-stickers-and-printers)** > > Oil Change Stickers & Printers with stock messages or custom printed with your company info. Perfect for auto auto repair shops to remind customers when they need to return for service including oil changes and much more. ---
**Author:** ![Polarity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7cd45c/32.png) [@Polarity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polarity)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-those-plastic-labels-you-get-from-a-30-minute-oil-change/931730/4 "2021-01-29T10:48:18Z")
You can buy a whole pack of oil change reminder labels from amazon cheaply. ---
**Author:** ![galen\_ubal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/galen_ubal/32/4440_2.png) [@galen\_ubal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/galen_ubal)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-those-plastic-labels-you-get-from-a-30-minute-oil-change/931730/5 "2021-01-29T11:04:55Z")
If you’re thinking a little more generally, Avery makes a wide variety of printable labels - [here’s a link to their site.](https://www.averyproducts.com.au/labels/application/removable-labels) The link takes you to the removable stickers and labels, by the way. ---
**Author:** ![Keith1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/6de8d8/32.png) [@Keith1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Keith1)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-those-plastic-labels-you-get-from-a-30-minute-oil-change/931730/6 "2021-01-29T12:32:52Z")
It’s static cling vinyl. Don’t suggest home based ink jet because they typically use water based inks, which of course is susceptible to water/moisture damage. Write on it with a ‘Sharpie’. Be sure to specify _window_ cling if that’s where it will be applied. Some is more suited to interior walls etc. The prices shown by following the link supplied above (MBR Marketing) is wayyyy too much. Find a label printer (shop) in your area. ---
**Author:** ![Guy\_Incognito](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guy_incognito/32/3920_2.png) [@Guy\_Incognito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guy_Incognito)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-those-plastic-labels-you-get-from-a-30-minute-oil-change/931730/7 "2021-01-29T19:04:54Z")
As someone who does their own oil changes on their cars, thank you! I’m going to order some of these tonight! ---
**Author:** ![Keeve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f07891/32.png) [@Keeve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Keeve)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-those-plastic-labels-you-get-from-a-30-minute-oil-change/931730/8 "2021-01-29T19:09:02Z")
Because of how well they stick to the window, I call them [Colorforms](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorforms).