Auto & Transport, North Carolina

Oil Change cost in Durham, NC

A typical Oil Change figure in Durham is about $71 per service, close to the national figure of $70.

Typical cost

Typical in Durham

$71

per service

Fair price range: $36 to $141

On the low end
$36
On the high end
$141

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Durham. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 7.9%past year

Up 37.4%over five years

How prices for motor vehicle maintenance and servicing have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing, CUUR0000SETD02), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Oil type
  2. Filter
  3. Inspection add-ons
  4. Shop vs dealer
  5. Vehicle

Ways to pay less

  1. Use conventional if allowed
  2. Skip cabin-filter upsells
  3. Buy a coupon
  4. DIY if you have tools
  5. Keep records

Oil Change in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Durham, NC$71
$36 to $141
National typical$70
$35 to $140
Asheville, NC$69
$35 to $138
Wilmington, NC$68
$34 to $135
Raleigh, NC$72
$36 to $143
Boise, ID$69
$35 to $137
Colorado Springs, CO$77
$39 to $154

Other Auto & Transport costs in Durham

Questions people ask

Oil Change in Durham: what does it cost?

In Durham, NC, Oil Change typically costs about $71 per service, with most prices between $36 and $141.

Why is Durham higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Oil Change earn in Durham, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Durham close to the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.