Walmart Oil Change Prices (2026)
Walmart Auto Care Center lists oil change packages at conventional $38.88 and full synthetic $62.88–$76.88 (checked Nov 2026; prices can vary by store). That compares with $35–$75 conventional, $45–$100 synthetic blend, $70–$125 full synthetic at typical quick-lube shops in 2026.
Sources: Walmart Auto Care Center's own pages and dated public reporting (below) · Prices as of 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
What Walmart publishes
Walmart is the one national chain that posts package prices. Walmart raised its oil-change prices by a few dollars in late summer 2026, and prices and availability can vary by store.[1],[2]
Walmart oil change: the facts
- Walmart's oil change service page lists a Standard package at $38.88, Quaker State synthetic at $62.88, Full synthetic at $72.88 and Premium synthetic at $76.88 (checked Nov 2026).[1]
- Walmart raised the price of its oil-change services "by a few dollars" in late summer 2026, as base-oil costs rose.[2]
Typical quick-lube prices in 2026
Ranges across quick-lube and auto-service shops for a package of up to 5 quarts and a standard filter, before coupons, tax and fees.
| Oil type | Typical shop price | Each extra quart |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | $35–$75[3],[4] | $5–$10[4] |
| Synthetic blend | $45–$100[3],[4],[5] | $5–$10[4] |
| Full synthetic | $70–$125[3],[4],[5],[6] | $5–$10[4] |
What a quick-lube oil change costs for popular vehicles
| Vehicle | Oil (owner’s manual) | Shop estimate | DIY parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Altima2.0L VC-Turbo 4-cylinder (KR20DDET) | 5 qt 5W-30Full synthetic | $70–$125 | $33–$52 |
| 2020 Nissan Rogue2.5L 4-cylinder (QR25DE) | 4.88 qt 0W-20Full synthetic | $70–$125 | $33–$52 |
| 2024 Ford F-1502.7L EcoBoost V6 | 6 qt 5W-30Conventional | $40–$85 | $24–$41 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 15002.7L Turbo 4-cylinder | 6 qt 5W-30Full synthetic | $75–$135 | $39–$59 |
| 2026 Ford Super Duty7.3L V8 Gas | 8 qt 5W-30Conventional | $50–$105 | $31–$50 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD / 3500HD6.6L Duramax V8 Turbo Diesel | 10 qt 15W-40Diesel (heavy-duty) | $60–$125 | $44–$78 |
CarWhere estimates from typical 2026 shop prices, not Walmart quotes. See the methodology.
How to pay less at Walmart
- Walmart's posted packages are among the lowest national prices; confirm the price at your store, since it can vary by location.
- Bring your oil type and capacity; Walmart packages are priced by oil tier.
- Price your exact car first with the oil change cost estimator.
Oil change prices at other chains
Frequently asked questions
How much is an oil change at Walmart?
Walmart Auto Care Center lists conventional at $38.88 (Standard package); full synthetic at $62.88–$76.88 (Quaker State synthetic $62.88, Full synthetic $72.88, Premium synthetic $76.88). Prices can vary by store, and engines that take more oil can cost more.
Does Walmart charge extra for more than 5 quarts?
Ask the Auto Care Center how many quarts the package covers and the per-quart charge for larger engines. Across shops, each additional quart typically adds $5–$10.
Is there a Walmart oil change coupon?
Walmart's posted packages are among the lowest national prices; confirm the price at your store, since it can vary by location. Bring your oil type and capacity; Walmart packages are priced by oil tier.
How do I know what oil change my car needs?
Your owner's manual lists the oil grade, spec and capacity. Use the CarWhere oil change cost estimator to price your vehicle by oil type and quarts before you go, so you only pay for the oil your engine requires.
Sources
- Walmart, Oil Change Service (Auto Care Center packages), accessed 2026-11-07.
- The Drive, Oil changes are getting a lot more expensive at Walmart and Costco (2026-09-28), accessed 2026-11-07.
- SoFi, Average Cost of an Oil Change (2026-03-06), accessed 2026-11-07.
- Grease Monkey, Oil Change Cost in Denver, Colorado: 2026 Complete Pricing Guide (2026-05-15), accessed 2026-11-07.
- Meineke (Dallas store), Store coupons: synthetic blend and full synthetic oil change, accessed 2026-11-07.
- Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago drivers paying more for oil changes as motor oil costs climb (2026-10-02), accessed 2026-11-07.