Oil Change in St. Petersburg, FL averages $42.00, with prices ranging from $15.00 to $79.99 based on 43 verified prices from 43 local shops.
Prices verified from 43 St. Petersburg shops · June 2026
Oil Change prices in St. Petersburg, FL range from $15.00 to $79.99 at local auto repair shops, based on verified pricing data gathered from 43 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izzy Motors4888 34th Street North | Dealership | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 32 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.1 mi | View Shop |
| Crown Acura6160 34th St N | Dealership | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.1 mi | View Shop |
| Top Quality Autos5050 34th Street North | Dealership | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 11 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.2 mi | View Shop |
| Firestone Complete Auto Care6291 9th Street North | Franchise | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 44 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.3 mi | View Shop |
| Crown Buick GMC5237 34th Street North | Dealership | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.3 mi | View Shop |
| Alens used cars llc5228 34th Street North | Dealership | $39.99Coupon | Up to 5 qtUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 49 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.3 mi | View Shop |
| 58th and Central Automotive5753 Central Avenue | Independent | $79.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 32 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.4 mi | View Shop |
| Jiffy Lube5763 Central Avenue | Franchise | $49.99CouponAbove avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 34 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.4 mi | View Shop |
| Crown Cars6001 34th Street North | Dealership | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Last verified 32 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.7 mi | View Shop |
| The Burg Automotive4590 49th Street North | Independent | $39.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 5 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.9 mi | View Shop |
| Dave's Automotive & Gas7424 4th Street North | Independent | $39.99Coupon | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Verified 11 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.0 mi | View Shop |
| Take 5 Oil Change3801 66th Street North | Franchise | $15.00CouponBelow avg | ConventionalCore, Complete or Ultimate Oil Change | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.0 mi | View Shop |
| Tires Plus2800 Tyrone Boulevard North | Franchise | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.1 mi | View Shop |
| Handy Dandy David Mobile Mechanic7124 38th Avenue North | Independent | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.5 mi | View Shop |
| Tire Choice Auto Service Centers445 99th Avenue North | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 14 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.6 mi | View Shop |
| Rapido Automotive Repair5650 66th Street North | Independent | $49.95Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 34 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.6 mi | View Shop |
| Paradise discount tires7603 46th Avenue North | Franchise | $49.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 34 days agoby PriceMyFix | 7.2 mi | View Shop |
| Dave's Automotive Repair5290 95th Street North | Independent | $79.99CouponAbove avg | Up to 5 qt · Full syntheticup to 5 qts. Includes regular filter (specialty filters occur additional costs). Includes free safety inspection | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 8.8 mi | View Shop |
The average oil change in St. Petersburg, FL costs $43.04 across 18 shops. The cheapest verified price is $15.00 at Take 5 Oil Change.
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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