Oil Change in the area around Tavares, FL averages $49.00, with prices ranging from $25.00 to $250.00 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Tavares · September 2026
Oil Change prices in Tavares, FL range from $25.00 to $250.00 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 Tavares 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 Tavares 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires260 East Main Street | Franchise | $49.99 | Conventional | Last verified 62 days agoby PriceMyFix | 16.4 mi | View Shop |
| Auto Point Car Care1150 East Semoran Boulevard | Independent | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 117 days agoby PriceMyFix | 17.2 mi | View Shop |
| Wannes Transmission and Auto Repair1220 Oakley Seaver Drive | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 105 days agoby PriceMyFix | 17.8 mi | View Shop |
| Quick Lane1051 Florida 50 | Independent | $39.99Below avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalIncludes up to 5 quarts of conventional oil, oil filter, tire rotation and pressure check. | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 18.0 mi | View Shop |
| Tires Plus2625 Florida 50 | Franchise | $49.99 | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts of conventional oil. Additional quarts extra. | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 18.1 mi | View Shop |
| Christian Brothers Automotive Clermont2659 East Highway 50 | Franchise | $250.00- $750.00Above avg | ConventionalSave $25 off $250, $50 off $500 or $75 off $750! | Last verified 106 days agoby PriceMyFix | 18.1 mi | View Shop |
| Discount Tire16407 Florida 50 | Franchise | $49.99 | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 18.1 mi | View Shop |
| Genesis of Central Florida | Dealership4500 Collina Terrace | Dealership | $79.99Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 76 days agoby PriceMyFix | 18.3 mi | View Shop |
| VITESSE MOTORSPORT720 Business Park Boulevard | Independent | $59.99 | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Additional quarts extra. | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 19.7 mi | View Shop |
| Exotic Auto Body Repairs405 Enterprise Street | Independent | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 19.8 mi | View Shop |
| West Orange Auto Brokers941 9th Street | Dealership | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 36 days agoby PriceMyFix | 19.8 mi | View Shop |
| Clark Tire & Automotive13062 West Colonial Drive | Independent | $49.99 | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Includes tire check. | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 19.9 mi | View Shop |
| Manny Euro Auto Service340 Story Road | Independent | $39.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 20.1 mi | View Shop |
| Southeast Automotive638 South Bluford Avenue | Dealership | $49.99 | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 20.4 mi | View Shop |
| Avina Road Help9401 West Colonial Drive | Independent | $49.99 | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 21.5 mi | View Shop |
| Neeco Tire and Auto Repair5629 Edgewater Drive | Independent | $49.99 | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 23.5 mi | View Shop |
| Zembower's Auto Center956 East Altamonte Drive | Independent | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.5 mi | View Shop |
| Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires1029 East Altamonte Drive | Franchise | $49.99 | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 62 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.6 mi | View Shop |
| MrGoma Tires – Orlando West Colonial4400 West Colonial Drive | Independent | $65.00Above avg | Uber & Lyft Exclusive Driver Pricing | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.0 mi | View Shop |
| Wheels R Us920 North US Highway 17 92 | Dealership | $49.99 | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.2 mi | View Shop |
| Mercedes-Benz of Orlando810 North Orlando Avenue | Dealership | $39.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts. Most vehicles. | Last verified 89 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.3 mi | View Shop |
| Car Dr. Orlando8750 S 17-92 | Independent | $39.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 35 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.3 mi | View Shop |
| Casselberry Auto Service1500 East Altamonte Drive | Independent | $29.95CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 40 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.4 mi | View Shop |
| Walmart Auto Care Center2500 South Kirkman Road | Independent | $29.99CouponBelow avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 38 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.8 mi | View Shop |
| Napleton's Volkswagen of Sanford4175 South Orlando Drive | Dealership | $79.95Above avg | Up to 5 qt · ConventionalUp to 5 quarts | Last verified 126 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.8 mi | View Shop |
The average oil change in Tavares, FL costs $54.18 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $29.95 at Auto Point Car Care. Dealerships average $54.97 — 2% 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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