Sorta IMO. The nationwide oil change places, in my experience, check a few high margin parts that they like to replace but don't do any sort of comprehensive periodic servicing like you'd have done at either your dealer or an independent mechanic.
Sure, at least that’s what the dealers and mechanics would want you to think ;)
I’m sure in principle there are many forms of periodic maintenance that need to be done for a car. You’re also supposed to drain your hot water tank every 6-12 months. But getting the oil changed (and the air filters and whatnot) seems to be the important bit.
