Oil Change in the area around Lake Wales, FL averages $53.00, with prices ranging from $29.95 to $250.00 based on 35 verified prices from 35 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Lake Wales · September 2026
Oil Change prices in Lake Wales, FL range from $29.95 to $250.00 at local auto repair shops, based on verified pricing data gathered from 35 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 Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires6820 Florida Avenue South | Franchise | $49.99Below avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 82 days agoby PriceMyFix | 23.8 mi | View Shop |
| Fields Motorcars4141 North Florida Avenue | Dealership | $79.95Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.2 mi | View Shop |
| RDS Mechanic & Tires Lakeland1014 North Brunnell Parkway | Independent | $39.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 34 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.4 mi | View Shop |
| All Car Shop1755 South John Young Parkway | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 61 days agoby PriceMyFix | 27.8 mi | View Shop |
| American Auto Repair5601 US Highway 98 North | Independent | $69.95CouponAbove avg | Up to 5 qt · Full syntheticUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 27.9 mi | View Shop |
| Midas7316 U.S. 98 | Franchise | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Last verified 68 days agoby PriceMyFix | 28.7 mi | View Shop |
| North City Tire115 West Columbia Avenue | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 30.3 mi | View Shop |
| WORLD CAR CENTER2529 North Orange Blossom Trail | Dealership | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 33 days agoby PriceMyFix | 31.0 mi | View Shop |
| GTS Motors USA2695 North Orange Blossom Trail | Dealership | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 31.4 mi | View Shop |
| Roraima Cars Auto Sales Corp2756 North Orange Blossom Trail | Dealership | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 31.5 mi | View Shop |
| Discount Tire298 Cornerside Way | Franchise | $49.99Below avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 31.6 mi | View Shop |
| Firestone Complete Auto Care16747 Cagan Park Avenue | Franchise | $49.99Below avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 31.8 mi | View Shop |
| Walmart Auto Care Center1471 East Osceola Parkway | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 32.9 mi | View Shop |
| castellanos mobile mechanic8397 Narcoossee Road | Independent | $49.99Below avg | Includes tire rotation | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 42.5 mi | View Shop |
| Take 5 Oil Change4675 South Orange Blossom Trail | Franchise | $90.00Above avg | Conventionalmedium grade synthetic oil change | Last verified 85 days agoby PriceMyFix | 42.6 mi | View Shop |
| Walmart Auto Care Center2500 South Kirkman Road | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 38 days agoby PriceMyFix | 43.1 mi | View Shop |
| Lone Star Garage715 U.S. 92 | Independent | $59.99 | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 43.4 mi | View Shop |
| Euro Motors6663 Narcoossee Road | Independent | $79.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 43.7 mi | View Shop |
| Christian Brothers Automotive Riverview10010 McMullen Road | Franchise | $49.99Below avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 43.8 mi | View Shop |
| CarPoint of Tampa Bay11715 East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | Dealership | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 43.9 mi | View Shop |
| Clark Tire & Automotive13062 West Colonial Drive | Independent | $49.99Below avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Includes tire check. | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 44.9 mi | View Shop |
| Genesis of Central Florida | Dealership4500 Collina Terrace | Dealership | $79.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 76 days agoby PriceMyFix | 45.0 mi | View Shop |
| Discount Tire16407 Florida 50 | Franchise | $49.99Below avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 45.0 mi | View Shop |
| West Orange Auto Brokers941 9th Street | Dealership | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 45.1 mi | View Shop |
| Christian Brothers Automotive Clermont2659 East Highway 50 | Franchise | $250.00- $750.00Above avg | ConventionalSave $25 off $250, $50 off $500 or $75 off $750! | Last verified 106 days agoby PriceMyFix | 45.1 mi | View Shop |
The average oil change in Lake Wales, FL costs $55.98 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $29.95 at Roraima Cars Auto Sales Corp.
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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