Oil Change in Tallahassee, FL averages $42.00, with prices ranging from $15.00 to $79.99 based on 55 verified prices from 55 local shops.
Prices verified from 55 Tallahassee shops · June 2026
Oil Change prices in Tallahassee, FL range from $15.00 to $79.99 at local auto repair shops, based on verified pricing data gathered from 55 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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jowers Auto Service230 East Pershing Street | Independent | $49.95Coupon | Up to 5 qt · Full syntheticUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 0.6 mi | View Shop |
| McKenzies Automotive Services Inc.244 East Jennings Street | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 0.7 mi | View Shop |
| CARS1529 South Adams Street | Independent | $49.95 | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 0.7 mi | View Shop |
| Stadium Auto Repair, Inc.1332 North Lake Bradford Road | Independent | $39.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 1.4 mi | View Shop |
| GotBrakes Mobile Brake Service1227 Pepper Drive | Independent | $69.99Above avg | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 1.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Tallahassee RPM Mobile Mechanic2625 Florida 363 | Independent | $39.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 1.7 mi | View Shop |
| Mike's Garage1881 West Pensacola Street | Independent | $49.00Coupon | Up to 5 qt · Full syntheticUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.0 mi | View Shop |
| Tallahassee Car Care1227 West Tharpe Street | Independent | $29.00CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Includes tire rotation. | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 2.2 mi | View Shop |
| GotBrakes Mobile Brake Service2639 North Monroe Street | Independent | $69.99Above avg | Includes tire rotation | Last verified 33 days agoby PriceMyFix | 2.9 mi | View Shop |
| GotBrakes Mobile Brake Service2855 Apalachee Parkway | Independent | $69.99Above avg | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 3.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Pedro's Auto Repair2874 Industrial Plaza Drive | Independent | $39.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 3.3 mi | View Shop |
| Tire Choice Auto Service Centers2400 Capital Circle Northeast | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 11 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.1 mi | View Shop |
| Ray Gordon Brake Service2461 Greer Road | Independent | $59.95Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.2 mi | View Shop |
| 850 Autos Service Center4808 Crawfordville Road | Independent | $49.99 | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 35 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.3 mi | View Shop |
| Import Authority2877 West Tharpe Street | Independent | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 4.4 mi | View Shop |
| Sundown Commercial Tires Road Service1396 Timberlane Road | Independent | $59.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 4.8 mi | View Shop |
| D T's Garage Auto Repair5020 Tennessee Capital Boulevard | Independent | $39.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 45 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.2 mi | View Shop |
| Furrin Auto Alley5019 West Tharpe Street | Independent | $39.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 5.2 mi | View Shop |
| Precision Tune Auto Care3812 North Monroe Street | Independent | $49.99 | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 45 days agoby PriceMyFix | 5.2 mi | View Shop |
| GotBrakes Mobile Brake Service3711 Shamrock Street West | Independent | $69.99Above avg | Includes tire rotation | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 6.5 mi | View Shop |
| Koala Automotive Repair5301-1 Corwin Drive | Independent | $39.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Verified 2 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 8.0 mi | View Shop |
| GotBrakes Mobile Brake Service2737 Oakleigh Court | Independent | $59.99CouponAbove avg | Up to 5 qtUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 41 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.6 mi | View Shop |
The average oil change in Tallahassee, FL costs $48.53 across 22 shops. The cheapest verified price is $29.00 at Tallahassee Car Care.
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.
All prices verified from public sources and user submissions. Learn about our verification methodology.
