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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratchet Motorsports10909 US Highway 41 South | Dealership | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 7.8 mi | View Shop |
| Nissan of Brandon9600 E Adamo Dr | Dealership | $59.95Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.9 mi | View Shop |
| Car Choice5803 North 56th Street | Dealership | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 33 days agoby PriceMyFix | 8.6 mi | View Shop |
| Alens used cars llc5228 34th Street North | Dealership | $39.99Coupon | Up to 5 qtUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 13.3 mi | View Shop |
| Gator Ford11780 Tampa Gateway Boulevard | Dealership | $39.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Last verified 33 days agoby PriceMyFix | 13.4 mi | View Shop |
| Cars41 - Eagle Eye Trading LLC17416 U.S. 41 | Dealership | $49.95Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 33 days agoby PriceMyFix | 14.9 mi | View Shop |
| Onyx Automotive LLC11455 66th Street North | Dealership | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qtUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 14.9 mi | View Shop |
| HNH MOTORS17618 U.S. 41 | Dealership | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 33 days agoby PriceMyFix | 15.2 mi | View Shop |
| GRACELAND AUTO LLC10426 Main Street | Dealership | $49.99CouponAbove avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts, conventional oil | Last verified 33 days agoby PriceMyFix | 15.3 mi | View Shop |
| Magnetic Motors LLC10911 Endeavour Way | Dealership | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Verified 3 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 15.4 mi | View Shop |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 $39.31 across 15 shops. The cheapest verified price is $29.95 at EZ AUTO Lakeland.
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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