Oil Change in the area around Lithonia, GA averages $30.00, with prices ranging from $25.00 to $38.99 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Lithonia · October 2026
Oil Change prices in Lithonia, GA range from $25.00 to $38.99 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 Lithonia 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 Lithonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service 1st Auto Care2258 Lithonia Industrial Boulevard | Dealership | $38.99CouponAbove avg | Last verified 133 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Nalley Automotive Auxiliary Service Building7919 Mall Parkway | Dealership | $29.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.4 mi | View Shop |
| Wise Auto Brokers5667 Redan Road | Dealership | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.0 mi | View Shop |
| DT Motors Auto Repair1929 Lake Rockaway Road Northwest | Dealership | $29.00Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.4 mi | View Shop |
| Good Discount Tires4856 Covington Highway | Franchise | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 45 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.7 mi | View Shop |
| Precision Tune Auto Care2740 Wesley Chapel Road | Franchise | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Last verified 38 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.7 mi | View Shop |
| Buddy Chevrolet4770 Covington Highway | Dealership | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.8 mi | View Shop |
| Dena Motors1798 Iris Drive Southwest | Dealership | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.1 mi | View Shop |
| Sports & Imports Auto Sales6121 Memorial Drive | Dealership | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 38 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.8 mi | View Shop |
| 786 CAR DEPOT3864 Centerville Highway | Dealership | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 37 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.5 mi | View Shop |
| SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service5279 U.S. 78 | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.5 mi | View Shop |
| Mr. Tire Auto Service Centers5217 Stone Mountain Highway | Franchise | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 38 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.6 mi | View Shop |
| AFR Auto Repair1221 Royal Drive Southwest | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.7 mi | View Shop |
| Wrench Junkies4796 Stone Mountain Highway | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.1 mi | View Shop |
| McCart's Auto Center1228 Green Street Southeast | Independent | $29.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.3 mi | View Shop |
| atlanta car doctor3129 East Ponce de Leon Avenue | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 108 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.8 mi | View Shop |
| Tire Discounters1860 Georgia 20 | Franchise | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Last verified 45 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.9 mi | View Shop |
| Stone Mountain Nissan4275 U.S. 78 | Dealership | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.9 mi | View Shop |
| Summit Auto Service173 Dekalb Industrial Way | Independent | $29.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 45 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.0 mi | View Shop |
| REVOLUTION Mercedes-Benz Specialists210 Dekalb Industrial Way | Dealership | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.1 mi | View Shop |
| Five Star Ford Stone Mountain3800 U.S. 78 | Dealership | $29.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.6 mi | View Shop |
| Quick Lane at Courtesy Ford400 Courtesy Parkway Southeast | Franchise | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.7 mi | View Shop |
| Grease Monkey3000-B Centerville Highway | Franchise | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.8 mi | View Shop |
| Eurofed Automotive409 North McDonough Street | Franchise | $29.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 37 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.9 mi | View Shop |
| Auto Service Depot2191 Idlewood Road | Independent | $29.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.1 mi | View Shop |
The average oil change in Lithonia, GA costs $30.30 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $29.00 at DT Motors Auto Repair. Dealerships average $30.71 — 2% more than independents and chains in this area.
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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