Oil Change Comparison

Compare shop visits with your DIY costs.

Your numbers

Enter your numbers to see the result.

How Oil Change Comparison works

DIY cost includes oil, filter, other supplies and the value you assign to your time. Multiply the difference between shop and DIY cost by changes per year.

A worked example

These sample values illustrate the calculation. Use your own numbers in the calculator for your result.

Example inputs
Oil ($)
30
Filter ($)
8
Other materials ($)
5
Shop price ($)
80
Changes per year
2
DIY hours per change
0
Value of time ($/hour)
0
Annual savings with DIY
$74.00
DIY annual cost
$86.00
Shop annual cost
$160.00

Assumptions and limits

All results use the numbers you enter. Change the sample values to match your vehicle.

Check lender terms and manufacturer guidance. These estimates do not replace a mechanical inspection.