Oil Change in the area around South Tampa, FL averages $44.00, with prices ranging from $15.00 to $89.99 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of South Tampa · May 2026
Oil Change prices in South Tampa, FL range from $15.00 to $89.99 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 South Tampa 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 South Tampa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAURUS AUTOMOTIVE LLC1630 North Hercules Avenue | Dealership | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 17.1 mi | View Shop |
| Tire & Auto Tech LLC1480 Main Street | Independent | $39.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 18.6 mi | View Shop |
| Snyders Transmission9660 Seminole Boulevard | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 18.7 mi | View Shop |
| Tires Plus1621 U.S. 41 | Franchise | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Includes tire check and rotation. | Last verified 33 days agoby PriceMyFix | 18.9 mi | View Shop |
| Largo Auto Center723 West Bay Drive | Independent | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 18.9 mi | View Shop |
| Christian Brothers Automotive Land O' Lakes23650 Venezia Drive | Franchise | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 33 days agoby PriceMyFix | 19.6 mi | View Shop |
| Land O Lakes Transmissions & Total Car Care21426 Carson Drive | Independent | $59.95Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 19.7 mi | View Shop |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers6403 East County Line Road | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 33 days agoby PriceMyFix | 19.8 mi | View Shop |
| Auto Dynamics of Largo, Inc.12690 Walsingham Road | Independent | $39.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 20.1 mi | View Shop |
| Gus's Auto Repair Glass & Tinting Inc.4757 East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | Independent | $39.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 20.2 mi | View Shop |
| Daniel's Auto Sales LLC4001 Florida 574 | Dealership | $59.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 21.0 mi | View Shop |
| Calibey’s Oakhurst Auto Service Center9220 Antilles Drive | Independent | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 21.2 mi | View Shop |
| Pauls Mobile Tire Service2410 Airport Road | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 21.7 mi | View Shop |
| Aviles Tires2101 Reynolds Street | Independent | $39.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 22.1 mi | View Shop |
| Price Wise Auto Sales1945 South Pinellas Avenue | Dealership | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 22.3 mi | View Shop |
| Bergs Towing & Auto Service206 Waller Street | Independent | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 22.9 mi | View Shop |
| Plant City Automotive2303 James L Redman Parkway | Independent | $59.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 23.0 mi | View Shop |
| Zach's Auto Repair and Performance6409 Land O' Lakes Boulevard | Independent | $59.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most cars and light trucks. | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 23.6 mi | View Shop |
| Wray's Auto Service Inc.5550 Wray Way | Independent | $49.95CouponAbove avg | Up to 5 qt · Full syntheticUp to 5 quarts | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 24.7 mi | View Shop |
| Jes Omega tires4200 Florida 60 | Independent | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 28.3 mi | View Shop |
| Bella Tires Wheels Complete Service19245 State Road 52 | Independent | $39.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 33 days agoby PriceMyFix | 28.7 mi | View Shop |
| Jade's Auto Sale inc8080 U.S. 19 | Dealership | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 29.0 mi | View Shop |
| Take 5 Oil Change5250 Florida Avenue South | Franchise | $59.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 32.3 mi | View Shop |
| First Choice Auto Solutions1639 West Memorial Boulevard | Independent | $59.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 32.4 mi | View Shop |
| EZ AUTO Lakeland1612 West Memorial Boulevard | Dealership | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 33 days agoby PriceMyFix | 32.5 mi | View Shop |
The average oil change in South Tampa, FL costs $43.18 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $29.95 at Largo Auto Center.
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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