How much is an engine oil and filter change? Our filter and oil change cost guide for 2024
The average price of an oil and filter change is £102. The range of UK prices can be anywhere between £70 and £160.
Compared to replacing your engine—it’s a bargain.
If you choose a franchise or dealer to carry out the work, you can expect to pay anywhere from £70 or £80 up to £160. Your local mechanic will do it for less, of course; between £50 and £75 is pretty reasonable.
You might think you can save a little money by opting only to change your oil. It’s a false economy. For around £5 or £10, your filter is worth every penny when you’ve just spent £40 or £50 on engine oil. You should consider the change of oil filter price part and parcel of getting the job done properly.
Can I change my engine and oil and oil filter myself?
Sure! As long as you know where the drain plug is on your engine, and you can find your oil filter, it’s a fairly straightforward process to change the oil and oil filter of your car.
As with most jobs, preparation is key. Make sure you’ve got a container big enough to catch all of your old oil and a way to get it to a responsible recycling agent, as you can’t just throw your old oil away! You’ll also want to protect the ground from any accidental spillage. In the event of such a mishap, cleaning used oil and removing oil stains from your driveway can be a nightmare.
In any case, it may be better to get the job done professional if you need an oil and filter change.
What are the oil and filter replacement costs at a dealership compared to Fixter garages?
The cost of an oil change service varies substantially between mechanics. Here’s a look at our oil and filter change cost guide to give you an idea of the differences.
| Operation | Vehicle | Dealer Price | Fixter Price | Saving |
| Oil and filter replacement | Dacia Logan MCV 1.5ltr Diesel | £172 | £151 | 14% |
| Oil and filter replacement | Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5ltr Diesel | £96 | £81 | 18% |
| Oil and filter replacement | Ford Galaxy 2ltr Diesel | £118 | £103 | 15% |
| Oil and filter replacement | Jaguar XF Sportbrake 3ltr Diesel | £136 | £115 | 18% |
| Oil and filter replacement | Lexus RX 400H 3.3ltr Hybrid Electric | £113 | £100 | 13% |
| Oil and filter replacement | Nissan Qashqai 1.5ltr Diesel | £110 | £95 | 15% |
| Oil and filter replacement | Peugeot 307 2ltr Petrol | £90 | £78 | 15% |
| Oil and filter replacement | Vauxhall Corsa 1.4ltr Petrol | £106 | £91 | 17% |
What factors can affect the cost of oil and filter replacement?
The main factor is the brand and quality of the parts—especially your engine oil.
Performance cars require higher-grade oil, to protect an engine that operates at higher revolutions, placing more demands on its internal components. As you’d expect, a specialist engine oil costs considerably more than the general use oil you use in a family car model.
How much does engine oil cost?
We took a look at the prices for different engine oils on Eurocarparts, and here’s what we found:
| Oil Brand/Manufacturer | Oil Grade | Oil Price/1ltr |
| Triple QX Fully Synthetic | 5W-30 | £15 |
| Castrol Magnatec | 5W-30 | £16 |
| Castrol Edge | 5W-30 | £28 |
| Shell Helix Ultra | 5W-30 | £16 |
| Mobil Super 3000 | 5W-30 | £19 |
| Triple QX Fully Synthetic | 10W-4 |