Oil Change in Augusta, GA averages $38.00, with prices ranging from $15.00 to $59.99 based on 38 verified prices from 38 local shops.
Prices verified from 38 Augusta shops · June 2026
Oil Change prices in Augusta, GA range from $15.00 to $59.99 at local auto repair shops, based on verified pricing data gathered from 38 shops across the area. An oil change drains your engine's used motor oil, which degrades over time from heat, combustion byproducts, and metal particles, and replaces it with fresh oil and a new filter. Prices for this service in Augusta vary by vehicle make and model, the grade of parts and fluids used, and whether you book with an independent shop, a franchise chain, or a dealership. Independent and chain repair shops in Augusta typically charge 20 to 40 percent less than dealerships for this service; dealerships may justify the premium for warranty-covered work or brand-specific diagnostics. All prices listed on this page were verified directly from shop websites or user-submitted receipts, and each carries a Last Verified date. For details on how PriceMyFix verifies prices, visit pricemyfix.com/about/methodology.
| Shop | Type | Price | Details | Verified | Distance | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Automotive1401 Reynolds Street | Independent | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.9 mi | View Shop |
| Tire Care & Brakes Downtown Augusta1009 Walton Way | Independent | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.2 mi | View Shop |
| atc Auto Center1853 Gordon Highway | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.2 mi | View Shop |
| GeorgiaLina Automotive1770 Gordon Highway | Independent | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.3 mi | View Shop |
| C&C Automotive990 Telfair Street | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.3 mi | View Shop |
| Regency Auto Augusta1879 Gordon Highway | Independent | $39.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 10 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.4 mi | View Shop |
| Lot of Tires3033 Milledgeville Road | Independent | $39.99 | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.5 mi | View Shop |
| Augusta Automotive - a Main Street Auto shop1896 Gordon Highway | Independent | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.5 mi | View Shop |
| Smith Tire Co.1417 Gordon Highway | Independent | $19.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.5 mi | View Shop |
| Precision Tune Auto Care3224 Wrightsboro Road | Independent | $29.00CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.2 mi | View Shop |
| Atomic Tires2864 Deans Bridge Road | Independent | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.2 mi | View Shop |
| B & T Automotive Repair LLC1001 Old Alexander Drive | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.4 mi | View Shop |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers822 Cabela Drive | Independent | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.5 mi | View Shop |
| Butler Automotive3359 Wrightsboro Road | Independent | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.7 mi | View Shop |
| JT Express Tire2305 Lumpkin Road | Independent | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.9 mi | View Shop |
| Autobahn Automotive3206 Washington Road | Independent | $59.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.0 mi | View Shop |
| G&A Tires LLC3210 Mike Padgett Highway | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.6 mi | View Shop |
| Smith's Auto Repair3327 Peach Orchard Road | Independent | $59.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts of conventional oil | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.0 mi | View Shop |
| RNR Tire Express3740 Washington Road | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 10 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.1 mi | View Shop |
| C&C Automotive4014 Washington Road | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.9 mi | View Shop |
| Tommy Mathewes Auto Repair4212 Wheeler Road | Independent | $39.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 10 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.3 mi | View Shop |
| C&C Automotive3954 Wrightsboro Road | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.7 mi | View Shop |
The average oil change in Augusta, GA costs $39.94 across 22 shops. The cheapest verified price is $19.99 at Smith Tire Co..
Trucks and SUVs with higher oil capacity may cost more. Check individual shop listings for vehicle-specific pricing.
An oil change drains your engine's used motor oil — which degrades over time from heat, combustion byproducts, and metal particles — and replaces it with fresh oil and a new filter. The oil lubricates every internal engine surface: crankshaft bearings, cam lobes, valve train, and cylinder walls. Clean oil prevents metal-on-metal wear and keeps the engine running at designed operating temperature. Modern full synthetic oil typically lasts 7,500–10,000 miles; conventional oil 3,000–5,000 miles.
Follow your owner's manual interval, not the old "every 3,000 miles" rule (that applied to 1990s conventional oil and most modern vehicles exceed it by 2–3×). The oil life monitor on most post-2010 vehicles calculates actual degradation based on driving patterns — trust it. Change sooner than normal if you: tow regularly, spend >50% of driving in stop-and-go, operate in extreme heat, or take mostly short trips under 5 miles (which prevents oil from reaching full operating temperature).
Skipping one interval is unlikely to cause immediate damage if you're using synthetic oil. Skipping multiple intervals causes accelerating sludge buildup that clogs oil passages, starves the engine of lubrication, and triggers a potentially catastrophic bearing failure. The first symptom is usually a ticking noise at idle (valve train starvation) followed by a knocking sound (rod bearing damage). At that point, an oil change won't help — you're looking at $2,000–$8,000 in engine work. Change the oil.
Be wary of: (1) shops that quote a price then add 'shop supply fees' of $15–$30 not mentioned upfront, (2) upsells for air filter + cabin filter + wiper blades all at once — some of these may genuinely be needed but ask to see the old filter before agreeing, (3) drain plug cross-threading caused by rushed service — a properly done oil change never strips the drain plug threads. If a shop says your drain plug 'was already stripped when you came in,' get a second opinion.
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