Oil Change in Fort Lauderdale, FL averages $36.00, with prices ranging from $15.00 to $59.99 based on 38 verified prices from 38 local shops.
Prices verified from 38 Fort Lauderdale shops · July 2026
Oil Change prices in Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale Mobile Mechanic1515 East Broward Boulevard | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 0.6 mi | View Shop |
| Layton's Garage114 Southwest 9th Street | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 49 days agoby PriceMyFix | 0.9 mi | View Shop |
| Big Boys Tires924 Northeast 4th Avenue | Independent | $59.99Above avg | Up to 5 qtUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.0 mi | View Shop |
| Prestige auto repairs & Tires Fort Lauderdale930 Northeast 4th Avenue | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.0 mi | View Shop |
| Vertical Automotive Fort Lauderdale707 Northeast 11th Street | Independent | $39.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 49 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.2 mi | View Shop |
| Flash Lube Oil Change400 Northeast 13th Street | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Last verified 49 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.4 mi | View Shop |
| Master Tech202 Southwest 15th Street | Independent | $49.95Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.4 mi | View Shop |
| Southport Auto Repair101 Southwest 17th Street | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 1.5 mi | View Shop |
| Express Auto Care1075 West State Road 84 | Independent | $22.99- $32.99Below avg | Conventionalstarting $22.99 for most vehicles Some vehicles required Beam Blade starting $32.99 each | Last verified 49 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.3 mi | View Shop |
| Walmart Auto Care Center2500 West Broward Boulevard | Independent | $39.97 | Conventional | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.4 mi | View Shop |
| Mobile Mechanic of Fort Lauderdale229 Southwest 30th Street | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.5 mi | View Shop |
| Broward Tire and Mechanic Shop3090 West Broward Boulevard | Independent | $29.00CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 3.0 mi | View Shop |
| Total Wheel & Tires3160 West Broward Boulevard | Independent | $59.99Above avg | Conventional | Last verified 93 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.1 mi | View Shop |
| DAVIE TIRE SHOP CORP3800 Davie Boulevard | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.0 mi | View Shop |
| T & L Auto Repair and Tires1211 South State Road 7 | Independent | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.2 mi | View Shop |
| Fast Tire & Auto Repair Ft Lauderdale1050 West Commercial Boulevard | Independent | $59.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.7 mi | View Shop |
| Empire Auto Care5317 Powerline Road | Independent | $34.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · Full syntheticExcludes diesels. Shop supplies & taxes extra. Most cars/light trucks. Oil change includes up to 5 qts of motor oil, small extra cost for more oil. Cannot combine with any other offer. Must present coupon to redeem. | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 5.0 mi | View Shop |
The average oil change in Fort Lauderdale, FL costs $38.63 across 17 shops. The cheapest verified price is $22.99 at Express Auto Care.
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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