Oil Change in Macon, GA averages $41.00, with prices ranging from $20.00 to $80.00 based on 48 verified prices from 48 local shops.
Prices verified from 48 Macon shops · June 2026
Oil Change prices in Macon, GA range from $20.00 to $80.00 at local auto repair shops, based on verified pricing data gathered from 48 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 Macon 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 Macon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson's Garage3501 Jeffersonville Road | Independent | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.4 mi | View Shop |
| Cars R Us4568 Pio Nono Avenue | Dealership | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 8 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.6 mi | View Shop |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers4600 Log Cabin Drive | Independent | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.7 mi | View Shop |
| Sheffield Automotive Repair, LLC2806 Old Gray Highway | Independent | $59.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.7 mi | View Shop |
| Take 5 Oil Change4600 Presidential Parkway | Franchise | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.7 mi | View Shop |
| All Star Tire4770 Pio Nono Avenue | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 8 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.9 mi | View Shop |
| Precision Automotive Repair4556 Columbus Road | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | ConventionalMost vehicles | Verified 8 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.1 mi | View Shop |
| Stephens Automotive Group4618 Columbus Road | Dealership | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 8 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.2 mi | View Shop |
| Northside Tire3787 Northside Drive | Independent | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.3 mi | View Shop |
| Raffield Tire Master120 Riverside Parkway | Independent | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.3 mi | View Shop |
| Hutchinson GMC3989 River Place Drive | Dealership | $39.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Verified 8 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.4 mi | View Shop |
| Economy Tire4945 Mercer University Drive | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Includes tire rotation. | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.4 mi | View Shop |
| Hutchinson Kia of Macon3931 River Place Drive | Dealership | $39.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 8 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.4 mi | View Shop |
| Walmart Auto Care Center6020 Harrison Road | Independent | $23.97Below avg | Full synthetic | Verified 8 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.5 mi | View Shop |
| Interstate Auto Sales of Macon5081 Mercer University Drive | Dealership | $39.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Includes tire rotation. | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.6 mi | View Shop |
| American LubeFast3946 Northside Drive | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.6 mi | View Shop |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers1515 Forest Hill Road | Independent | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.6 mi | View Shop |
| Yancey Tire & Auto Service4292 Interstate Drive | Independent | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Includes tire rotation. | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.7 mi | View Shop |
| Mitchell's Automotive4281 Interstate Drive | Independent | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 12 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.7 mi | View Shop |
| Jackson Automotive Group4781 Riverside Drive | Dealership | $39.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Verified 8 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.2 mi | View Shop |
| Mercedes-Benz of Macon4781 Riverside Drive | Dealership | $59.95Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.2 mi | View Shop |
| Auto Air Of Macon2405 Liberty Church Road | Independent | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 8 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.1 mi | View Shop |
| Mavis Tires & Brakes1510 Bass Road | Franchise | $20.00CouponBelow avg | Valid For Most Vehicles, Includes Tire Rotation and Visual Brake Inspection | Verified 11 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.5 mi | View Shop |
The average oil change in Macon, GA costs $38.84 across 23 shops. The cheapest verified price is $20.00 at Mavis Tires & Brakes. Dealerships average $39.96 — 4% 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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