Oil and filter change cost by country
| Country | Parts | Labour | Total 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (USD) | $30–$120 | $40–$130 | $70–$250 |
| Canada (CAD) | CA$40–CA$170 | CA$45–CA$150 | CA$85–CA$320 |
| United Kingdom (GBP) | £30–£115 | £25–£95 | £55–£210 |
| Australia (AUD) | A$50–A$190 | A$50–A$155 | A$100–A$345 |
| France (EUR) | €30–€125 | €25–€90 | €55–€215 |
| United Arab Emirates (AED) | AED 115–AED 470 | AED 50–AED 240 | AED 165–AED 710 |
Estimates are modelled from published independent-workshop hourly rate bands per country and the aftermarket-to-OE parts spread listed by the online retailers we link to. They are planning ranges, not quotes — dealer pricing, taxes and regional labour rates can fall outside these bands.
Buy the parts yourself: save $40–$130
Shop labour is the bigger half of most quotes. If you fit it yourself, your cost is the parts line only — $30–$120 in the US.
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Symptoms that lead to this job
- Service light
- Dark, gritty oil on the dipstick
- Ticking on cold start
What a fair quote includes
- 4–8 litres of full synthetic
- Oil filter and sump plug washer
- Service reset
Red flags
- Non-spec oil grade — check the cap and the handbook
- Reusing the crush washer
- 'Engine flush' upsells on a healthy engine
How to pay less
- Buy a 5-litre jug plus the filter online — usually half the shop parts price
- Long-life oils only pay off if you actually run the long-life interval
Frequently asked questions
- How much does oil and filter change cost in 2026?
- In the US expect $70–$250 in total — $30–$120 in parts and $40–$130 in labour at $95–$165 per hour. Estimates are modelled from published independent-workshop hourly rate bands per country and the aftermarket-to-OE parts spread listed by the online retailers we link to. They are planning ranges, not quotes — dealer pricing, taxes and regional labour rates can fall outside these bands.
- How long does oil and filter change take?
- Book time is roughly 0.4–0.8 hours. DIY difficulty: Easy.
- How often is oil and filter change needed?
- Every 5,000–10,000 miles (8,000–16,000 km)
- Can I save money by supplying my own parts?
- Yes. Parts are $30–$120 of the job, and many workshops will fit customer-supplied parts for labour only. Confirm the warranty position first.
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