Short answer: at our shop, a conventional oil change starts at $39, a synthetic blend at $54, high mileage at $59 and full synthetic at $74. That covers the filter and up to 5 quarts on most cars and light trucks.
What makes it cost more
- The oil itself. Full synthetic is more expensive to make, so it costs more.
- How much your engine holds. Most cars take 4.5 to 5.5 quarts. Bigger trucks and SUVs can take 6 to 8.
- The filter. Some newer and European cars use cartridge filters that cost more than the usual screw-on kind.
Synthetic can actually be the cheaper choice
Synthetic costs more up front, but it lasts about twice as long. A synthetic change every 7,500 miles works out to roughly the same cost per mile as a regular change every 4,000. You just come in half as often, and your engine has an easier time on cold mornings.
Watch out for "cheap" oil changes
If a shop advertises a really low price and then hits you with shop fees and a long list of add-ons once you're there, that low price wasn't real. We'll give you the actual number on the phone before you come in.
Want the exact price for your car? Call (208) 555-0173 with your year, make and model.