Northwest Oil Express
“Such good customer service, great attitudes, and very thorough without being pushy salesmen.”
Best Oil Change Places in Traverse City, MI
10 technicians listed · 5 in Traverse City · 3 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
J Lube Services
“It's not exciting or esthetically stimulating to get an oil change in your car, but these folks make it easy & stress free in a friendly, clean environment.”
Quinn's Auto Clinic
“My 4 Runner will keep going to Quinn's for maintenance and improvements.”
Jack´s Auto Sales & Service
“Good service, honest, make things right if symptom comes back.”
Traverse City Fleet Repair Inc
“Mark is awesome to work with!”
Elk Rapids Automotive
“My bolts stripped out of the front of my undercarriage and they put in a couple new bolts for me at no cost.”
Listed for drivers in and around Traverse City, MI, these 10 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 10 technicians we list here, 5 are in Traverse City itself and 5 come from towns including Elk Rapids (1, 14 mi), Kalkaska (1, 21 mi) and Mesick (1, 24 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 943 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (81%) and value (71%). 3 are open on Saturdays. 2 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 13 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 2 of the technicians on this page; 1 publishes a contact page and 1 lists a public email. 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.
Do shops listed for Traverse City change oil on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend hours are listed by 3 of the 10 shops here. Check the closing time against the service you want, since some bays stop taking cars before the doors close, and ask whether the shop takes appointments.
Kalkaska Car Care
“The manager ( forgot to get his name) fixed my problem without any hesitation.”
Dean's Automotive Services
“Dean is the most trustworthy, professional, conscientious, talented, quick & thorough mechanic our family has ever had.”
Lakeshore Auto Repair
“They have proven on more than one occasion they WILL NOT take advantage given the opportunity.”
Mike's Auto Care
“I would highly recommend them for all Auto Repairs as I have used them in the past and they have treated with much respect and dignity.”
Why these companies made our list
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