Oil Change in the area around Lake Wales, FL averages $29.00, with prices ranging from $10.00 to $29.99 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Lake Wales · September 2026
Oil Change prices in Lake Wales, FL range from $10.00 to $29.99 at local auto repair shops, based on verified pricing data gathered from 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Dynamics3020 Cypress Gardens Road | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 9.0 mi | View Shop |
| Grease Monkey1950 Dundee Road | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 10.7 mi | View Shop |
| Monkey Shine Car Wash1900 Dundee Road | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 10.7 mi | View Shop |
| Tire Choice Auto Service Centers3102 Florida Avenue South | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 23.8 mi | View Shop |
| A & D Repair Center1241 George Jenkins Boulevard | Independent | $29.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 25.8 mi | View Shop |
| Ariana Tire Center1945 West Ariana Street | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 26.0 mi | View Shop |
| Tire Choice Auto Service Centers5020 US Highway 98 North | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 27.6 mi | View Shop |
| All Car Shop1755 South John Young Parkway | Independent | $29.99Coupon | 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 | $29.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 27.9 mi | View Shop |
| Walmart Auto Care Centers4444 West Vine Street | Independent | $20.13Below avg | Conventional | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 28.7 mi | View Shop |
| 20 dollar tires Kissimmee2255 East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 30.1 mi | View Shop |
| North City Tire115 West Columbia Avenue | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 30.3 mi | View Shop |
| J Tire & Auto Service2751 John Young Parkway | Independent | $10.00Below avg | Conventional | Verified 1 day agoby PriceMyFix | 31.3 mi | View Shop |
| Walmart Auto Care Center1471 East Osceola Parkway | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 32.9 mi | View Shop |
| Tire Choice Auto Service Centers2102 James L Redman Parkway | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 33.3 mi | View Shop |
| Remco Transmission Inc2303 James L Redman Parkway | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 33.4 mi | View Shop |
| Tire Choice Auto Service Centers255 Town Center Boulevard | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 34.4 mi | View Shop |
| Starling Chevrolet Orlando Service Center13155 South Orange Blossom Trail | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 34.5 mi | View Shop |
| Mozalez Auto Repair, LLC1304 Wilkinson Drive | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 37.0 mi | View Shop |
| Dover Discount Muffler & Exhaust3813 Bethlehem Road | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 38.4 mi | View Shop |
| Route 60 Auto Repair3250 Florida 60 | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 39.3 mi | View Shop |
| Walmart Auto Care Center11930 Narcoossee Road | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 39.6 mi | View Shop |
| Walmart Auto Care Center16313 New Independence Parkway | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 39.8 mi | View Shop |
| Tire Choice Auto Service Centers2514 Florida 60 | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 40.2 mi | View Shop |
| Absolute Auto Repair13095 U.S. 92 | Independent | $29.00Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 13 days agoby PriceMyFix | 40.5 mi | View Shop |
The average oil change in Lake Wales, FL costs $28.75 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $10.00 at J Tire & Auto Service.
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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