Question: how much does it cost to put oil in your car?
Answer: Top-quality synthetic oil alone can cost between $20 and $30 for a five-quart bottle, so don't be surprised if an oil-change place charges $50 to $75 for oil and a filter replacement. To confirm that price range, we checked three locations that do oil changes—one of them a dealer—near our Ann Arbor, Michigan, office.