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Auto & Transport, California

Oil Change cost in Los Angeles, CA

A typical Oil Change figure in Los Angeles is about $87 per service, about 25% above the national figure of $70.

Typical cost

Typical in Los Angeles

$87

per service

Fair price range: $44 to $174

On the low end
$44
On the high end
$174

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Los Angeles. 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
Los Angeles, CA$87
$44 to $174
National typical$70
$35 to $140
Huntington Beach, CA$87
$44 to $174
Pasadena, CA$87
$44 to $174
Thousand Oaks, CA$90
$45 to $179
Seattle, WA$85
$43 to $169
Alexandria, VA$86
$43 to $172

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Questions people ask

Oil Change in Los Angeles: what does it cost?

In Los Angeles, CA, Oil Change typically costs about $87 per service, with most prices between $44 and $174.

Why is Los Angeles higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Oil Change earn in Los Angeles, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Los Angeles about 25% above 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.