5 Best Oil Change Services in Los Angeles (2026)

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By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

An oil change in Los Angeles is rarely just an oil change, since most of these shops will also flag a brake pad, a battery, or a leaking hose while your car's up on the rack. The names below have logged over 6,200 reviews combined, and ratings run from 4.0 to 4.8, a spread wide enough that picking the wrong one can mean walking out with an inflated bill instead of a quick top-up.

Short answer: Valvoline Instant Oil Change on Sunset Blvd leads with 4.8 stars across 1,327 reviews, the strongest rating on this page. For the highest review volume, Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires has logged 2,620 reviews at a 4.0 average. Expect a straightforward oil change to run in the moderate range, with full-service auto shops charging more once other repairs get added on.

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Los Angeles oil change shops, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Valvoline Instant Oil Change	4.8 ★	1,327	Overall / fastest turnaround	View ›
2	University Tire & Auto Service	4.6 ★	1,008	Full auto repair alongside oil changes	View ›
3	Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires	4.0 ★	2,620	Largest review base / one-stop shop	View ›
4	Valvoline Express Care	4.7 ★	558	Detailed, honest explanations	View ›
5	Jiffy Lube Oil Change	4.2 ★	722	Quick service / no-pressure visits	View ›

5 Best Oil Change Services in Los Angeles (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

4.81,327 Google reviews

This East Hollywood Valvoline Instant Oil Change offers drive-thru, stay-in-your-car oil changes, along with battery replacement, fuel system cleaning, and light bulb swaps. It serves Hollywood, West Hollywood, and Los Feliz and advertises a roughly 15-minute service, positioning itself as a quick-stop rather than a full repair shop.

What people praise

Staff repeatedly praised as kind and professional, including going the extra mile with a manager to honor a coupon
Reviewers consistently note being treated well without pressure to buy extra services
Convenient drive-thru, stay-in-car format

Worth knowing

One reviewer clocked the actual wait closer to 35 minutes per car rather than the advertised 15, and noted a small parking lot

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,327 · 91th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

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Our take: The highest rating on this page and a genuinely large review base to back it up. Best for a straightforward, no-upsell oil change if you don't mind a short wait beyond the advertised time.

Website +1323-345-0312 Directions

4359 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029

#2🕑 Open 7 days

University Tire & Auto Service

4.61,008 Google reviews

University Tire & Auto Service near downtown Los Angeles is a full auto repair, collision, and tire facility offering oil changes alongside brake service, wheel alignment, and bodywork, with a 2-year, 24,000-mile warranty on its work. It's a larger operation than a quick-lube counter, positioned for customers who want one shop for both routine maintenance and bigger repairs.

What people praise

One reviewer described a full inspection and itemized quote coming in at less than half a competitor's estimate for similar work
Detailed digital reports with photos sent after a visit, even for declined services
Staff described as taking time to explain what's urgent versus what can wait

Worth knowing

At least two detailed reviews describe pressure to approve costly repairs, including one alleging exaggerated urgency around a water pump replacement
Worth getting a second opinion on any large repair estimate here, as more than one reviewer suggests

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume1,008 · 84th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: A genuinely useful shop if you need more than an oil change, but the mixed reviews on upsell pressure mean it's worth treating any big-ticket recommendation with a healthy dose of skepticism and a second quote.

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2908 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires

4.02,620 Google reviews

Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires on Washington Boulevard is a full-service auto repair chain location offering oil changes, brakes, batteries, tires, and diagnostics under one roof. It's the most-reviewed name on this page by a wide margin, suggesting very high foot traffic for a shop of its type.

What people praise

Individual technicians and service advisors named repeatedly for walking customers through the diagnosis process
Staff praised for staying late and working through payment or scheduling issues with customers
Broad range of services means fewer trips if multiple things need attention

Worth knowing

At least one detailed, lengthy review describes a poor communication experience across several days, with missed callbacks and repeated delays
The 4.0 rating is the lowest on this page for a shop of this size

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4 / 5

Review volume2,620 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency8 days ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown61% 5-star

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Our take: The sheer volume of reviews here, over 2,600, means both the praise and the complaints carry real weight. It's a reasonable one-stop option, but go in prepared to follow up if communication stalls.

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1200 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Valvoline Express Care

4.7558 Google reviews

Valvoline Express Care on Olympic Boulevard is a stay-in-your-car oil change service that also handles battery replacement and offers a paid annual membership plan. Reviewers describe a shop that leans into education, walking customers through what a scan of their car actually found rather than just pushing add-ons.

What people praise

Multiple reviewers specifically praised the lack of upselling pressure, even after a scan flagged extra items
Staff described as patient in explaining a leak issue and following through with a fix without extra charge
Small touches noted repeatedly, like offering a cold drink on a hot day

Worth knowing

One detailed review described needing three separate visits to fully resolve a leak from an initial oil and filter change

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume558 · 72th

Confidencehigh

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

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Our take: A strong 4.7 rating and reviews that specifically call out honesty over upselling, which is exactly what most people are worried about walking into an oil change shop. The one persistent-leak review is worth noting, but the shop's follow-through on it also comes through clearly.

Website +1213-831-4723 Directions

3451 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Jiffy Lube Oil Change

4.2722 Google reviews

This La Brea Avenue Jiffy Lube advertises a 15-minute oil change alongside brake inspections, battery replacement, and tire services. Reviewers describe a shop with regulars who specifically ask for certain technicians by name across repeat visits, and staff who don't push unnecessary extras.

What people praise

Multiple reviewers describe repeat visits and specifically requesting the same technician
Reviewers consistently note nothing was pushed on them that wasn't needed
One reviewer had an oil change completed in under 20 minutes

Worth knowing

The 4.2 rating is on the lower end of this page's range, with a modest but real share of critical reviews

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume722 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown74% 5-star

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Our take: The rating trails the two Valvoline locations above it, but the reviews that are positive are specific and repeat-customer driven, which tends to be a good sign for a quick-lube shop.

Website +1323-937-7179 Directions

700 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

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How we rank these

Rating is each shop’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers have actually left a review, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence blends the two, so a high rating on a small sample counts for less than the same rating backed by thousands of reviews. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does an oil change cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Pricing at these shops depends on whether you get a standard or full-service oil change and what else gets added on, and while several reviewers mentioned discounts and coupons, none of the shops on this page published a specific base price we could cite here.

Serving Los Angeles

These shops spread from East Hollywood down through Koreatown, near downtown, and out to the Mid-City area around Olympic Boulevard. If you’re searching for an oil change near me around Hollywood, the Valvoline on Sunset Blvd and the Jiffy Lube on La Brea are both close by. Further south near USC and downtown, University Tire, Pep Boys, and Valvoline Express Care all sit within a few miles of each other.

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What to ask before you get an oil change

What type of oil does my car need, and is that the price I’m being quoted?
Is a full inspection included, and will I see photos or documentation of anything flagged?
If something else is recommended, can I get a written quote before you start work?
How long will the service actually take, including any wait?
Do you offer any loyalty program, membership, or coupon for repeat visits?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these businesses?

We compared oil change services in Los Angeles on their live Google rating, how many customers have reviewed them, and how recently those reviews were left.

Which oil change shop in Los Angeles has the best rating?

The Valvoline Instant Oil Change on Sunset Blvd holds the highest rating on this page, at 4.8 stars across 1,327 reviews.

How often is this updated?

This page was last verified against live Google data in July 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Should I get a second opinion if a shop recommends extra repairs during an oil change?

It’s a reasonable precaution, especially for larger repairs. A few reviews on this page specifically mention getting a second quote before agreeing to costly add-on work.

The bottom line

Valvoline Instant Oil Change on Sunset Blvd is the safest default for a quick, no-pressure oil change with the strongest rating on this page. If you need more than an oil change, University Tire or Pep Boys can handle it under one roof, just get a second quote before signing off on anything expensive.

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