Oil Change Cost Estimator
Compare DIY vs. shop oil change costs based on oil type, engine size, and labour rates.
100% client-side · no upload
Oil quantity is estimated at engine size × 1.2
DIY Cost
Shop Cost
DIY Savings
How to use
- Select your oil type and enter your engine size in litres (found on your oil cap or owner's manual).
- Adjust the filter cost, shop labour rate, and time if needed — defaults are common values.
- Click Estimate Cost to compare DIY vs. shop prices and see your potential savings.
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Preguntas frecuentes
- Is this oil change estimator free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup and no usage limits.
- Does my data leave my device?
- No. All calculations run in JavaScript inside your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.
- Does it work on mobile?
- Yes. The estimator is mobile-first and works on iPhone Safari and Android Chrome.