You see a full synthetic oil change offer, then the total grows when the shop checks your engine. Before booking, find out how many quarts and which filter the advertised price includes.
So the US menus I checked include $79.99 at Trusted Auto Pros in Tempe and $80 for a sedan or $90 for an SUV at Roda near Washington, D.C. Those are selected service prices, with different inclusions.
I will compare the menus, work out an extra-oil example and separate full synthetic from synthetic blend. The aim is a complete service price for your engine, not just the cheapest number on the sign.
Full Synthetic Oil Change Menus
These provider pages were checked October 25, 2026:
Roda’s public page does not state an included quart allowance. Give it your exact model when confirming the total instead of assuming its sedan or SUV price covers every engine.
Jumpstart includes tax in its standard prices but adds 3% for credit-card transactions. Cash and debit do not incur that charge. That is a payment condition to include in your comparison.
At Trusted Auto Pros, the published extra-oil rate is $5 per quart. The number of quarts included can matter more than a small difference between two base offers.
What Extra Quarts Add
Suppose your engine requires seven quarts for its oil-and-filter service. Using Trusted Auto Pros’ five-quart allowance, the calculation is 7 minus 5 = 2 extra quarts.
Its published rates then give $79.99 + (2 x $5) = $89.99 for the service and extra oil. Confirm tax and any other fees before treating that subtotal as the final payment.
Seven quarts is a worked example, not a capacity recommendation.
Full Synthetic and Synthetic Blend Are Different Offers
Jumpstart’s synthetic blend service starts at $54.99, while its full synthetic service starts at $79.99. Both include up to six quarts, a filter and a drain plug gasket on its menu.
Do not compare a blend promotion with a full synthetic quote as though the oil is identical. Have the work order identify the oil product and the specification required by your car.
The American Petroleum Institute directs drivers to follow the manufacturer’s oil-change recommendations, including viscosity and the ILSAC or API performance standard. “Full synthetic” alone is not the complete specification.
The same principle applies to service timing. A synthetic label does not create one mileage interval for every car, so use the schedule and any applicable oil-life guidance for your vehicle.
Owners’ Local Menus and DIY Parts Prices
These US forum posts describe a local shop menu and DIY parts costs. Parts-only amounts leave out fitting, tools and disposal; they are useful for seeing what a service bill adds.
- Washington, USA member BWZ shared a local full synthetic menu price of $59.95 on CivicX, September 28, 2021. The post does not confirm a completed visit.
- New York member TLAPkenn described about $24 for a five-quart synthetic jug and about $10 for a filter on September 29, 2021. Using those approximate prices, $24 + $10 = about $34 in parts.
- Midwest CivicXI member CONCEPTMACHINE described $30 for Mobil 1 ESP oil and $12 for a filter on May 14, 2025. The stated parts add up to $30 + $12 = $42.
Those accounts do not establish today’s retail price or the right oil for your engine. If you already have suitable equipment and experience, compare the actual required parts with a complete local service quote.
Keep Other Maintenance Off the Oil-Only Comparison
Ask whether a tire rotation, air filter, additive or other service is included or optional. A package with more work should not be compared directly with an oil-and-filter visit.
For BMW-specific approvals, capacity and maintenance-plan terms, use the BMW oil change guide. An advertised general-car offer may not describe that service.
For a Mercedes dashboard service reminder, the Mercedes Service B guide covers the larger maintenance visit. Replacing engine oil alone does not complete every item in that package.
I would ask for the required oil product, quantity, filter, labor and all applicable fees in one total. Confirm any coupon’s expiry, vehicle exclusions and whether you must request it when the order is written.
If You Change the Oil Yourself
API’s Motor Oil Guide directs drivers to dispose of used oil properly and points to used-oil collection centers.
Synthetic Oil Change Price Questions
How much is a full synthetic oil change?
The selected menus include $79.99 for up to five quarts at Trusted Auto Pros and $80 for a sedan or $90 for an SUV at Roda.
What does a seven-quart service cost in the Tempe example?
Trusted Auto Pros includes five quarts at $79.99 and charges $5 per extra quart. Our service-and-oil subtotal is $79.99 + (2 x $5) = $89.99; confirm tax and other fees.
Is synthetic blend the same price as full synthetic?
Jumpstart separates them: blend starts at $54.99 and full synthetic at $79.99, both with up to six quarts. Match the offer to the oil your vehicle requires.
Does full synthetic mean I can use one fixed change interval?
No. API directs drivers to the vehicle manufacturer’s oil-change recommendations. Use the schedule for your car rather than a universal interval from the label or a forum post.
Where These Prices Come From
US provider pages checked October 25, 2026. Forum prices retain their original posting dates.
- Trusted Auto Pros, Tempe full synthetic service and extra-oil rate.
- Jumpstart Automotive, full synthetic and blend menus, tax and payment terms.
- Roda, sedan and SUV full synthetic service.
- American Petroleum Institute, Motor Oil Guide, manufacturer recommendations.
- CivicX and CivicXI individual posts linked and dated above.
I hope this helps you compare the final oil-change bill with more confidence. You can send a recent US receipt to costcheckr@gmail.com.
