Auto & Transport, California

Oil Change cost in San Jose, CA

A typical Oil Change figure in San Jose is about $97 per service, about 38% above the national figure of $70.

Typical cost

Typical in San Jose

$97

per service

Fair price range: $49 to $193

On the low end
$49
On the high end
$193

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Jose. 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
San Jose, CA$97
$49 to $193
National typical$70
$35 to $140
Sunnyvale, CA$95
$48 to $190
San Francisco, CA$102
$51 to $203
Santa Barbara, CA$90
$45 to $179
New York, NY$89
$45 to $178
Cambridge, MA$91
$46 to $181

Other Auto & Transport costs in San Jose

Questions people ask

Oil Change in San Jose: what does it cost?

In San Jose, CA, Oil Change typically costs about $97 per service, with most prices between $49 and $193.

Why is San Jose higher than the national price?

Prices in San Jose run about 38% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

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.