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Northwest Oil Express
“Gave me oil options and prices right away, seemed pricey, but then again I got accustomed to doing them myself in between Marsh and my first visit here.”
Best Oil Change Places in Traverse City, MI
24 technicians listed · 5 in Traverse City · 7 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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J Lube Services
“My wife said everything was great until the manager Scott tried selling here air filter with out looking at air filter on car if he did he would now its brand new”
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Quinn's Auto Clinic
- Diagnosis
- Truck
- Price
“Ryan was honest gave me a couple options even though I went with the cheapest one he still did a solid by me by telling me what was critical and what could wait.”
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Jack´s Auto Sales & Service
“While I can't attest personally to the quality of their auto repair, I can say that when I drove up 10 minutes before they closed to ask for help removing a bird carcass that had become lodged in my front bumper, they jumped right in and found a crea...”
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Traverse City Fleet Repair Inc
“Mark is awesome to work with!”
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Elk Rapids Automotive
- Oil
- Opinion
- Price
“Great service, friendly, priced fair, no BS.”
Listed for drivers in and around Traverse City, MI, these 24 shops change oil. Some are drive-up quick-lube bays, some are repair shops fitting you in between bigger jobs. What each one says about oil brands, grades and what the price includes comes from its own website.
Area overview: Traverse City, MI
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 5 are in Traverse City itself and 19 come from towns including Saginaw (3, 123 mi), Elk Rapids (1, 14 mi) and Kalkaska (1, 21 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 4,553 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (77%) and value (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "communication", "diagnosis" and "fair". 7 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are diagnostics (5), brake repair (4), engine repair (4), oil changes (4) and AC & heat repair (3). 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 25 years. 1 offers financing; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Why are shops outside Traverse City on this page?
5 of the 24 shops are in Traverse City itself; the others come from other towns within 130 mi. Distances here are measured straight-line, so the drive is longer than the number suggests.
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Kalkaska Car Care
“Ive been coming here for 2 years now and I just gotta say for someone who racks up the miles and needs a dependable place for an oil change, these guys know what they are doing.”
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Dean's Automotive Services
- Vehicles
- Area
- Mechanic
“Very detailed inspection for safety regardless of whatever repairs and not pushy about sales Dean's main concern is for the customer first and foremost.”
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Lakeshore Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Prices
“Have done business with them for over 3 1/2 years, both Alex and Chris do excellent work weither it's just a brake job or heavy engine work, these gentlemen know what they are doing!”
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Route 66 Oil & Lube Exchange
- Vehicles
- Tires
- Prices
“They have the prices around, very friendly staff and they and they great work in a speedy time I get new tires here every year on both my vehicles I highly recommend this to anyone it's worth the drive”
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Gerred's Automotive Solutions LLC
“Haven't gotten there yet but he's been great so far planning the maintenance on our 1984 hot rod Chrysler Le Baron convertible with a white top 🚗 …”
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Mike's Auto Care
- Vehicle
- Price
“It turned out to be Saturday before we got a call, but Jeremy from the shop drove all the way to Kalkaska to pick up a new starter and get us back on the road.”
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Jeff's Garage
“In a world where our dollars don't go very far anymore this is one of the few places a regular blue collar family can actually afford to fix their car.”
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Busted Knuckles Custom Service
“Very helpful and friendly service, these guys seem to know their stuff are willing to tackle most anything.”
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Gales General Service Center
“I've brought my car to Gale's Auto repair Center for car repair services and also detailing for many years I'm treated with respect as a valued Customer each time.”
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Tire Wholesalers Plus
“I asked if they had the lug keys and he set out a bag with 7 in it I looked at them all knew they were the wrong one because they were either too small or 6 spline keep in mind the kind I need they only make 3 sizes of.”
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Van's Auto & Lube
“When I came in I told them I was in a hurry what was the first thing he said no worry we got you covered they took care of me and gave me a decent price for the four tires thanks a lot”
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Shields Quick Lube
“They normally don't do batteries but we're willing to help me because it was close by and I could get my truck there is easiest as possible without breaking down.”
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Young Automotive
“This is the only place that really inspects everything and gives you a checklist showing you everything that requires attention, notes explaining and the price of the labor which I absolutely love.”
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The Viking Garage
- Fair
- Mechanic
- Work Done
“They did a great job, but unfortunately, there was an undetectable oil blockage that caused damage to the new timing chain and necessitated a complete engine replacement.”
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Dad's Automotive
- Oil
- Tow
- Vehicle
“I am new to the area and they got me in promptly, were very friendly and professional, and changed my oil, rotated my tires, did an inspection, and the cost was very reasonable.”
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Double d'S Auto LLC
“I was worried about the oil and transmission fluid, I didn't know if the previous owners took care of it and I wanted to see if either needed to be changed.”
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Alma Tire Service
“Thank you for actually caring about people and being a professional work place.”
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Geyer's Pennzoil 10 Minute Oil Change
“I trust these guys more than anyone else in Saginaw”
Oil Change Services in Traverse City, MI Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$30
Maximum cost
$165
National Average
$62
$40
$85
Typical price range is based on 352 cost profiles
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