average cost of an oil change
1 An oil change typically costs $20-$55, depending on whether the work is performed at an independent shop, an oil-change retail chain or a dealership, and the number of quarts of oil used in the vehicle.2  Independent shops and retail chains tend to be less expensive than dealerships. Oil changes involve more parts than just the oil itself. 2  Included in the cost of any oil change is the cost of labor, the oil, shop supplies, an oil filter and any associated gasket, O-rings or seals, plus the cost of disposing of the used oil. 3  Labor is not charged in the same way that is for other repair jobs.