Walmart Oil Change Price & What's Included Walmart Oil Change Price & What's Included

Current Walmart Auto Care pricing

Compare Walmart Oil-Change Packages Before Extra Oil and Upgrades Change the Bill

Walmart’s official US oil-change menu currently starts at $28.88 for Pit Crew conventional oil. Other listed packages range from $36.88 for Standard featured oil to $68.88 for Premium synthetic oil.

The listed lube-service price includes up to five US quarts of oil, a new oil filter and chassis lubrication where applicable. Your final total can be higher when the engine needs more than five quarts, a non-featured oil is selected, the local price differs or another vehicle-specific item is required.

Lowest listed package Pit Crew conventional oil: $28.88

Full synthetic Listed from $52.88 to $68.88, depending on package

Core allowance Up to five quarts, new filter and applicable chassis lubrication

Main price surprise Engines needing more than five quarts are charged for additional oil

See current prices Check what is included Estimate your final bill

Check your required oil Find the viscosity, oil specification and with-filter capacity in the owner’s manual before choosing the cheapest package.

Ask for the out-the-door estimate Confirm extra-quart, non-featured-oil, filter and tax charges before authorising service.

Verify the completed service Review the receipt, check the dipstick or electronic level and inspect for leaks before leaving.

Official US menu reviewed July 30, 2026

How Much Is an Oil Change at Walmart?

Pit Crew conventional oil $28.88

Lowest listed package. Includes up to five quarts of conventional oil and a reduced set of basic checks.

Standard featured oil $36.88

Basic engine-protection package using Walmart’s featured standard oil.

High-mileage featured oil $48.88

Marketed for vehicles with more than 75,000 miles.

Quaker State synthetic oil $52.88

Lowest currently listed synthetic package on Walmart’s national service page.

Full-synthetic oil $62.88

Full-synthetic package intended for vehicles requiring or benefiting from synthetic oil.

Premium synthetic oil $68.88

Highest-priced synthetic option currently displayed on Walmart’s official menu.

Walmart package	Current listed price	Oil category	Best starting use	Important price condition
Pit Crew conventional	$28.88	Conventional	Older or basic vehicles that permit conventional oil	Up to five quarts; fewer courtesy checks than the main packages
Standard featured oil	$36.88	Featured standard oil	Vehicles whose manual permits the supplied oil and specification	Non-featured oil may cost more
High-mileage featured oil	$48.88	High mileage	Vehicles over 75,000 miles when the oil meets the required specification	High mileage does not replace the need to match viscosity and OEM approval
Quaker State synthetic	$52.88	Synthetic	Budget synthetic option when available in the required grade	Confirm the exact Quaker State product used
Full synthetic	$62.88	Full synthetic	Many newer, turbocharged or synthetic-required vehicles	Final brand and product may depend on the featured selection and availability
Premium synthetic	$68.88	Premium synthetic	Owners selecting the premium restore-and-protect package	Confirm that the premium product meets the vehicle’s exact specification
Diesel conventional	$55.88	Heavy-duty diesel conventional	Eligible diesel engines requiring the offered heavy-duty oil	Many diesels use far more than five quarts, so extra-oil charges can be significant

These are starting prices, not guaranteed final totals. Walmart states that prices may vary by location, additional oil costs extra and a non-featured oil may carry an added charge.

Official price-check micro-steps: Open Walmart’s service page, select “Schedule appointment,” enter your vehicle and preferred store, then confirm the package and estimated total before travelling.

Check Walmart oil-change prices

Understand the package before authorising it

What Is Included in a Walmart Oil Change?

Core lube-service items

Included with Walmart’s listed lube services

Up to five US quarts of the package’s specified engine oil
Removal of the old engine oil
Installation of a new oil filter
Chassis lubrication where the vehicle has applicable service points

The five-quart allowance is approximately 4.73 litres.

Listed courtesy services

Checks displayed with the main service packages

Battery performance check
Air-filter check
Wiper-blade check
Exterior-light check
Transmission-fluid check where applicable
Washer-fluid check and fill
Power-steering-fluid check where applicable
Differential-fluid check where applicable
Tire-pressure check and fill
Exterior windshield wash

A “check” is not the same as a repair or fluid exchange. A technician may report that a filter, battery, light, wiper or fluid needs attention, but replacement parts and additional services are separate unless specifically authorised and listed on the work order.

Walmart states that it checks and adjusts tire pressure but does not inspect tires for safety as part of this courtesy item. Continue to inspect tread depth, damage, age and wear separately.

Why the cheapest package costs less

What Does the $28.88 Pit Crew Oil Change Include?

Walmart’s Pit Crew conventional package is the lowest-cost option. It includes up to five quarts of conventional oil, a new oil filter and chassis lubrication where applicable.

Walmart’s oil-service FAQ separately lists the following Pit Crew checks:

New oil and filter

The engine oil is replaced with the package’s conventional oil and a new filter is installed.

Battery check

A basic battery check is included, subject to vehicle access and local service procedure.

Tire-pressure check

Tire pressure is checked and adjusted, but this is not a complete tire-safety inspection.

Pit Crew may be suitable when

Your owner’s manual permits conventional oil.
The required viscosity is available in the package.
The engine uses five quarts or less.
You want a basic oil-and-filter service.
You do not need the broader courtesy-check package.

Choose another package when

The manufacturer requires full-synthetic oil.
The engine needs a specification not offered in Pit Crew oil.
You want high-mileage or premium synthetic oil.
You want the broader listed courtesy checks.
The vehicle is excluded from conventional oil by its manual or warranty requirements.

Do not choose Pit Crew only because it is cheapest. First confirm that the conventional oil meets the viscosity and manufacturer specification required by your engine.

Why the final bill may exceed the menu

Possible Walmart Oil-Change Extra Charges

More than five quarts

All listed lube packages include up to five quarts. A six-, seven- or eight-quart engine will require additional oil.

Non-featured oil

Walmart states that an additional charge may apply when you request an oil product outside the package’s featured selection.

Local price variation

Walmart states that service prices may vary by location. Verify your selected store rather than relying only on a national page.

Vehicle-specific filter

The package includes a new oil filter, but ask whether your cartridge, canister or specialty application changes the quoted total.

Taxes and environmental fees

Applicable taxes or legally required local charges may affect the out-the-door price. Ask for the complete total.

Additional authorised services

Air filters, wiper blades, fuel treatments, fluid exchanges and other maintenance are not automatically free because a courtesy check identifies a need.

Best question at check-in: “What is the estimated out-the-door price for my exact oil capacity, required oil product and filter before you begin?”

Calculate the likely total

Walmart Oil-Change Final-Price Calculator

Estimated pre-tax service total Package price + extra-quart charge + non-featured-oil difference + vehicle-specific filter charge + authorised add-ons

Number of extra quarts Vehicle capacity with filter − 5 included quarts

Vehicle oil capacity	Oil included	Extra oil potentially charged	What to ask Walmart
4.5 qt / 4.3 L	Up to 5 qt	None based only on volume	Does the package oil meet my required specification?
5.0 qt / 4.7 L	5 qt	None based only on volume	Is my exact filter included in the quote?
5.7 qt / 5.4 L	5 qt	Approximately 0.7 qt, usually billed according to store policy	Do you charge a partial quart or a full extra quart?
6.0 qt / 5.7 L	5 qt	1 qt	What is the per-quart price for the selected oil?
8.0 qt / 7.6 L	5 qt	3 qt	Can the store provide enough of the exact oil required?
12 qt / 11.4 L diesel	5 qt	7 qt	What is the complete diesel quote after seven extra quarts and the diesel filter?
15 qt / 14.2 L diesel	5 qt	10 qt	Is this engine eligible for service, and what is the full out-the-door price?

Important: The table calculates volume only. Walmart does not publish one universal current extra-quart rate on the national oil-service page, so obtain the local per-quart quote.

Selected package

Package starting price

Required oil capacity with filter

Extra quarts × local rate

Filter or oil-product difference

Tax and local fees

Walmart+ or other eligible discount

Estimated out-the-door total

Potential annual-member saving

Can Walmart+ Reduce the Oil-Change Price?

Walmart’s current Walmart+ terms describe a $25 oil-change benefit for eligible annual Walmart+ members. The benefit may be used once per year at participating Walmart Auto Care Centers.

Benefit amount

$25 off an eligible qualifying oil change, subject to the current Walmart+ terms.

How it is applied

The eligible member scans the Walmart+ barcode in the app at checkout to verify membership.

Important exclusions

The current terms exclude the Pit Crew conventional oil-change option and customer-provided oil.

Listed package	Starting price	Illustrative price after $25 benefit	Important qualification
Standard featured oil	$36.88	$11.88	Only when the member, package, store and redemption meet current eligibility rules
High-mileage featured oil	$48.88	$23.88	Extra oil, tax and other charges may remain
Quaker State synthetic	$52.88	$27.88	Confirm participation and eligibility before service
Full synthetic	$62.88	$37.88	Illustration does not include extra quarts or local price differences
Premium synthetic	$68.88	$43.88	Current terms and package eligibility control
Pit Crew conventional	$28.88	Not eligible under current stated exclusion	Choose based on required oil, not only discount eligibility

These discounted figures are illustrations. Verify your account, annual-plan eligibility, participating store, eligible service and current terms before relying on the benefit.

Redemption micro-steps: Open the Walmart app, verify that your Walmart+ account shows the Auto Care benefit, schedule an eligible service and scan the in-app Walmart+ barcode at checkout.

Review current Walmart+ oil-change terms

Choose by specification, not marketing label

Which Walmart Oil-Change Package Should You Choose?

Basic conventional

Pit Crew

Choose only when your manual permits conventional oil and the featured viscosity and specification are correct.

Standard service

Standard featured oil

A lower-cost option for vehicles that do not require full synthetic and are compatible with the offered featured product.

Older vehicle

High-mileage oil

Consider for vehicles over 75,000 miles, especially when the product meets the required oil standard. It will not repair mechanical wear or major leaks.

Budget synthetic

Quaker State synthetic

Useful when the required viscosity and specification are available and you want the lowest listed synthetic package.

Synthetic-required vehicle

Full synthetic

Choose when your manufacturer requires full synthetic or when the offered product clearly meets the engine’s specification.

Premium option

Premium synthetic

Consider when you specifically want the premium product and it matches the owner’s-manual requirement.

Open the owner’s manual. Find the required viscosity, such as 0W-20 or 5W-30, plus the API, ILSAC, ACEA or manufacturer specification.

Find the with-filter oil capacity. This determines whether the five-quart allowance covers the complete service.

Ask which exact oil product the package uses. Do not accept “synthetic” as the complete answer. Request the brand, product, viscosity and specification.

Confirm the filter. Ask whether the filter is included in the package price and whether your application requires a special cartridge, seal or filter grade.

Obtain the full estimate. Add extra oil, product differences, local charges, tax and authorised add-ons before approving the job.

Never approve an oil solely because it is the cheapest available. Incorrect viscosity or missing manufacturer approval can affect lubrication, emissions equipment, turbocharger operation and warranty documentation.

Diesel packages can cost far more than $55.88

How Much Is a Diesel Oil Change at Walmart?

Walmart currently lists its Diesel conventional oil package at $55.88. The national service page describes it as a heavy-duty diesel package and states that lube services include up to five quarts.

Five quarts is far below the capacity of many diesel pickups and commercial engines. A full-size diesel truck may need 10–15 quarts or more, making the additional-oil charge the largest part of the final difference.

Illustrative diesel capacity	Included in starting package	Extra oil needed	Why the quote matters
7 qt	5 qt	2 qt	Small diesel applications may still exceed the package allowance.
10 qt	5 qt	5 qt	The extra-oil quantity equals the included amount.
12 qt	5 qt	7 qt	A common pickup capacity can require more extra oil than included oil.
15 qt	5 qt	10 qt	The national starting price may be much lower than the final diesel total.

Confirm the diesel-oil specification. A truck may require API CK-4, a particular SAE viscosity or a manufacturer approval that differs by engine, climate and model year.

Diesel quote script: “My engine takes ___ quarts with the filter and requires ___ viscosity with ___ approval. What is the full price including all extra quarts and the correct filter?”

Book with the correct vehicle information

How to Schedule a Walmart Oil Change

Find a Walmart Auto Care Center. Not every Walmart store has an Auto Care Center. Use the official service locator and choose a participating location.

Add the correct vehicle. Enter the model year, make, model and engine. Review the result carefully when the vehicle has multiple engine choices.

Select oil-change service. Compare conventional, high-mileage, synthetic and diesel options based on the owner’s-manual requirement.

Choose an available appointment. Availability and Auto Care Center operating hours differ by store and day.

Review the booking details. Confirm the selected store, date, time, vehicle, package and any visible price estimate.

Prepare the vehicle. Remove valuables, wheel-lock keys or unnecessary items that block access to the hood, filter or service area.

Check in and request the complete quote. Tell the service writer about oil-capacity differences, warning lights, leaks, skid plates, cartridge filters or previous drain-plug damage.

Do not approve unneeded add-ons automatically. Ask for the reason, price and urgency of each recommended item before authorising it.

Keep the work order and receipt. The document should identify the service date, mileage, oil product, quantity and filter or service information.

Booking micro-steps: Sign into Walmart, open Services, choose Auto Services, select Oil Change, enter your vehicle and store, then choose an appointment. Review the price again during check-in.

Find a Walmart Auto Care Center

Prevent wrong-oil and wrong-capacity mistakes

What to Confirm Before Walmart Starts the Oil Change

Vehicle specifications

Exact engine option
Required SAE viscosity
Required API, ILSAC, ACEA or OEM specification
Full synthetic required or optional
Oil capacity with filter
Oil-filter type and part number
Drain-plug washer requirement
Oil-life-monitor reset procedure

Service-order details

Selected package name
Exact oil brand and product
Number of included quarts
Number and price of extra quarts
Filter charge, if any
Walmart+ or other eligible discount
Estimated tax and total
Services authorised beyond the oil change

Photograph the dipstick and odometer before check-in. This gives you a personal record of the starting mileage and approximate oil level.

Check the work before driving away

Walmart Oil-Change After-Service Checklist

Read the receipt. Confirm the package, oil brand, viscosity, quantity, filter and final price.

Check the oil level. Park level and follow the owner’s-manual waiting procedure. The level should be within the approved range, not above maximum.

Look under the vehicle. Check for fresh oil around the drain-plug area and on the ground.

Inspect the engine bay. Confirm the oil-fill cap and dipstick are fully installed.

Check warning lights. The red oil-pressure warning should go out normally. Shut the engine off immediately if it remains on.

Confirm the maintenance reminder. Verify that the oil-life monitor was reset only after the service was completed.

Recheck after the first drive. Inspect the parking area and oil level again after the engine has operated and cooled according to the manual.

Store the receipt. Keep it with your maintenance history for warranty, resale and interval tracking.

Shut the engine off if the oil-pressure warning remains on, the engine develops a serious new noise or fresh oil is leaking rapidly. Do not drive back to the store with a major lubrication problem; request safe assistance.

Common price and service problems

Walmart Oil-Change Problems and Practical Next Steps

Problem Possible explanation What to do

Final price is higher than advertised Extra oil, local pricing, non-featured oil, tax or authorised additions may have increased the bill. Ask for an itemised explanation and compare it with the signed work order before paying.

Vehicle needs more than five quarts The advertised package includes only up to five quarts. Confirm the vehicle’s with-filter capacity and local per-quart price before service.

Requested oil is unavailable The store may not stock the exact viscosity, brand or OEM-approved product. Do not substitute blindly. Ask for the product label or postpone service until the correct oil is available.

Oil level is above maximum Too much oil may have been added or the level may have been checked incorrectly. Recheck on level ground using the manual’s procedure. Have excess oil removed before driving when overfill is confirmed.

Oil level is low after service The filter may have filled after startup, the refill quantity may be short or a leak may exist. Shut down, inspect for leakage and request correction using the approved oil.

Fresh oil spots appear The drain plug, filter gasket, cartridge O-ring or spilled oil may be the source. Do not ignore active dripping. Photograph the area and contact the servicing Auto Care Center.

Oil-life reminder was not reset The service may be complete but the electronic reminder remains unchanged. Use the owner’s-manual reset procedure or ask the store to verify the reset.

Recommended add-on seems unnecessary A courtesy check may have identified a possible need, but severity and price require explanation. Request the measurement or reason, ask to see the component and approve only after understanding the recommendation.

Store cannot service the vehicle Vehicle size, access, filter type, oil requirement or equipment limits may prevent service. Ask for the reason and use a dealership or qualified independent shop equipped for the application.

Price is only one part of value

Is a Walmart Oil Change Worth It?

Walmart may be a good choice when

A nearby Auto Care Center services your vehicle.
The offered oil meets the exact manufacturer specification.
The full quote remains competitive after extra quarts.
You value shopping while the vehicle is serviced.
You want a basic maintenance service rather than complex diagnosis.
You receive an eligible Walmart+ oil-change benefit.

Another shop may be better when

Your vehicle requires a rare OEM-approved oil.
The engine uses an unusual filter or service procedure.
A leak, warning light or mechanical problem needs diagnosis.
The vehicle needs a very large diesel-oil quantity.
You want a specialist familiar with one vehicle brand.
The local Walmart cannot clearly confirm the oil product or final price.

Best-value rule: Compare the out-the-door price for the correct oil and complete capacity—not the advertised five-quart starting price.

Walmart oil-change FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the cheapest Walmart oil change?

Walmart’s official US service page currently lists the Pit Crew conventional oil change at $28.88. It includes up to five quarts of conventional oil, a new filter and applicable chassis lubrication. Local prices and extra-oil charges can change the total.

How much is a full-synthetic oil change at Walmart?

Walmart currently lists Quaker State synthetic at $52.88, its Full-synthetic package at $62.88 and Premium synthetic at $68.88. Confirm the exact oil product, local price and any extra-quart charges.

What is included in a Walmart oil change?

Walmart states that lube services include up to five quarts of oil, a new oil filter and chassis lubrication where applicable. Main packages also display courtesy checks for the battery, air filter, wipers, lights, selected fluids, tire pressure and exterior windshield wash.

Does Walmart charge extra for more than five quarts?

Yes. Walmart’s national service page states that charges apply when additional oil is needed beyond the included five quarts. Ask the selected store for the per-quart rate before authorising service.

Does the Walmart oil-change price include a filter?

Yes, Walmart lists a new oil filter as part of its lube services. Ask whether your exact cartridge, specialty or vehicle-specific filter changes the quoted total.

Can I bring my own oil to Walmart?

Customer-provided oil policies can depend on the participating Auto Care Center, so contact the selected store before buying supplies. Walmart’s current Walmart+ oil-change terms exclude customer-provided oil from the $25 qualifying benefit.

How much is a diesel oil change at Walmart?

Walmart currently lists its Diesel conventional oil package at $55.88. Because the starting package includes up to five quarts and many diesel engines require 10–15 quarts or more, the final total may be substantially higher.

Can Walmart+ members get an oil-change discount?

Current Walmart+ terms describe a once-per-year $25 benefit for eligible annual members on qualifying oil changes at participating Auto Care Centers. Pit Crew conventional service and customer-provided oil are excluded under the stated terms.

Does Walmart accept walk-in oil changes?

Availability varies by Auto Care Center and current workload. Booking through Walmart’s Auto Services page is the safest way to secure a time, but you can contact the local center to ask about same-day or walk-in capacity.

How do I know which Walmart oil package my car needs?

Check the owner’s manual for viscosity, oil specification, synthetic requirement and with-filter capacity. Then ask Walmart which exact oil product and filter will be used and obtain the complete price before service.

Official source record

Official Sources Used for This Guide

Walmart service menus, discounts and location participation can change. Recheck the official page and your selected Auto Care Center before relying on a listed price.

Price and technical-source review date: July 30, 2026.

Independent pricing information: EngineOil-Capacity.com is an independent informational website. It is not Walmart, Walmart+, an Auto Care Center, an oil company or a repair facility. Prices shown are US dollar starting prices displayed by Walmart when reviewed and may change by store, date, oil product, capacity, filter, tax and vehicle eligibility. Confirm the exact oil specification, total quantity and out-the-door price before service. Shut the engine off if the oil-pressure warning remains on, a major leak appears or serious engine noise begins after an oil change.