Take 5 locations
1,391 locations in 43 states. Most are in Texas (333), Florida (186) and Ohio (97).
What an oil change costs
Take 5 posts no prices. The one figure we hold is an outside estimate: use it as a ballpark, then ask the shop.
The chain that posts prices: Walmart Auto Care publishes one national menu, 7 oil change packages from $28.88 (Pit Crew conventional) to $76.88 (Premium synthetic), checked October 2026.
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How Take 5 stacks up against every other chain we price in this category.
About Take 5
Drive-up stay-in-your-car oil change; no appointment, no waiting room, service quoted at about 10 minutes.
- Founded
- 1984, Louisiana, just outside New Orleans
- Headquarters
- Charlotte, NC
- Parent
- Driven Brands
- Ownership
- Franchised and company-owned
- Locations
- 1,400 (company figure)
Take 5 publishes no price on its service pages; oil changes are sold as named packages (Core, Complete, Ultimate) whose cost is only quoted in the bay. Take 5 says it lists no set price online because the cost depends on the vehicle, the oil chosen and the shop's local rates, and points customers to the nearest shop or a phone call for a quote. The figure shown here comes from a dated editorial comparison, not from Take 5.
What a visit is like
- Pull into an open lane with no appointment, no booking and no waiting room; you and any passengers, children or pets stay buckled in the car for the whole service.
- An oil change is a drain and refill to the manufacturer's requirement plus a new oil filter, with about five quarts of oil. Take 5 says the name comes from the five quarts most cars took when it was founded; the amount a vehicle needs now varies and moves the cost with it.
- Four oil types are offered: conventional, synthetic blend, full synthetic and high mileage. The technician confirms the manufacturer's specification and walks through the options before the work starts, and the oil filter is included in the price of the oil change.
- Included alongside the oil: fluid top-offs, a tire-pressure check, and an inspection of engine and cabin air filters and wiper blades, with replacement recommended rather than performed unless you agree.
- Technicians also check and refill coolant, power steering fluid and washer fluid during the service.
- Most visits finish in about 10 minutes; payment can be contactless, from the driver's seat.
Ways to pay less
- Coupons are delivered by text or email after you opt in; you show the message at the bay, and printing is not required.
- A year-round discount for U.S. military veterans and active-duty personnel on presentation of proof of service or a military ID.
- A rideshare driver discount on presentation of a rideshare sticker at the time of service.
Good to know
- Coupons cannot be combined; only one offer applies per oil change, and most offers are valid only at participating locations.
- Getting a coupon requires enrolling in Take 5 marketing texts or emails, which you can unsubscribe from later.
- State inspections are only offered at certain locations.
What you're paying for
A standard oil and filter service, priced by the oil grade your engine requires.
The advertised entry price almost always assumes conventional oil, which most modern engines are not specified for.
- Oil grade (conventional, blend, full synthetic)
- Engine oil capacity
- Shop and disposal fees added at the counter
Frequently asked
Do you need an appointment at Take 5?
No. Take 5 is drive-up only: you pull into an open lane, with no appointment, no booking and no waiting room.
Can you stay in your car during a Take 5 oil change?
Yes. The stay-in-your-car model is the point of the format: a technician greets you at the bay, reviews the service, does the work around you, and takes payment without you leaving the driver's seat. Children and pets can stay buckled in.
What is included in a Take 5 oil change?
Draining and refilling the oil to the manufacturer's requirement, a new oil filter, fluid top-offs including coolant, power steering and washer fluid, a tire-pressure check, and an inspection of the engine and cabin air filters and wiper blades with replacement recommended if needed.
How long does a Take 5 oil change take?
Take 5 quotes about 10 minutes for most oil changes, and says most filter and wiper replacements are done in minutes as well.
Why does Take 5 not list oil change prices online?
Take 5 says a single published figure would not be accurate, because the cost depends on the vehicle, how much oil it takes, which of the four oil types you choose and the local shop's rates. It tells customers to pull in or call the nearest shop for a quote.
What types of oil does Take 5 offer?
Conventional, synthetic blend, full synthetic and high mileage. Take 5 says full synthetic is the most expensive of the four, and that your owner's manual sets the type and viscosity your engine needs.
Does Take 5 have coupons?
Yes, but they are delivered by text or email after you enroll, and only one can be used per oil change. Take 5 also runs standing discounts for military members and rideshare drivers.
Every figure on this page was read from Take 5's own published pages, or from a dated editorial source. Prices at franchised locations change without notice; confirm with the location before relying on a figure. How we collect it.