Oil Change Cost Calculator
Know before you go! This oil change calculator helps you estimate service costs based on your vehicle type, preferred oil, and service level. Compare conventional vs synthetic options, add maintenance services like filter replacements and fluid checks, and see how different service locations affect pricing. Perfect for auto shops, quick lube centers, and vehicle owners planning maintenance.
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export function oilChangeCalculator(form: FormTs) {
form.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header', {
computedValue: () => 'Oil Change Cost Calculator',
customStyles: { 'font-size': '1.5rem', 'font-weight': '600', 'color': '#1e293b' }
});
});
form.addSpacer({ height: 20 });
// Vehicle Info Section
const vehicleSection = form.addSubform('vehicle', { title: '🚗 Vehicle Information' });
vehicleSection.addRow(row => {
row.addDropdown('vehicleType', {
label: 'Vehicle Type',
options: [
{ id: 'sedan', name: 'Sedan/Compact Car' },
{ id: 'suv', name: 'SUV/Crossover' },
{ id: 'truck', name: 'Pickup Truck' },
{ id: 'sports', name: 'Sports Car' },
{ id: 'luxury', name: 'Luxury Vehicle' },
{ id: 'diesel', name: 'Diesel Vehicle' },
{ id: 'hybrid', name: 'Hybrid' },
{ id: 'motorcycle', name: 'Motorcycle' }
],
defaultValue: 'sedan',
isRequired: true
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('engineSize', {
label: 'Engine Size',
options: [
{ id: '4cyl', name: '4 Cylinder' },
{ id: '6cyl', name: '6 Cylinder' },
{ id: '8cyl', name: '8 Cylinder' },
{ id: '10cyl', name: '10+ Cylinder' }
],
defaultValue: '4cyl',
isVisible: () => {
const type = vehicleSection.dropdown('vehicleType')?.value();
return type !== 'motorcycle' && type !== 'hybrid';
}
}, '1fr');
});
vehicleSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextbox('vehicleYear', {
label: 'Vehicle Year',
placeholder: 'e.g. 2020',
defaultValue: '2020'
}, '1fr');
row.addTextbox('vehicleMake', {
label: 'Make/Model (Optional)',
placeholder: 'e.g. Toyota Camry'
}, '1fr');
});
// Oil Type Section
const oilSection = form.addSubform('oil', { title: '🛢️ Oil Selection' });
oilSection.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('oilType', {
label: 'Oil Type',
options: [
{ id: 'conventional', name: 'Conventional ($25-40) - Budget option, 3,000 mile intervals' },
{ id: 'synthetic-blend', name: 'Synthetic Blend ($35-55) - Better protection, 5,000 mile intervals' },
{ id: 'full-synthetic', name: 'Full Synthetic ($55-80) - Best protection, 7,500-10,000 mile intervals' },
{ id: 'high-mileage', name: 'High Mileage ($45-70) - For vehicles over 75,000 miles' },
{ id: 'european', name: 'European Formula ($70-120) - BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW specs' }
],
defaultValue: 'synthetic-blend',
isRequired: true
});
});
oilSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('oilRecommendation', {
computedValue: () => {
const vehicleType = vehicleSection.dropdown('vehicleType')?.value() || 'sedan';
const year = parseInt(vehicleSection.textbox('vehicleYear')?.value() || '2020');
if (vehicleType === 'luxury' || vehicleType === 'sports') {
return 'Recommended: Full Synthetic or European Formula for optimal performance';
}
if (vehicleType === 'diesel') {
return 'Recommended: Diesel-specific full synthetic oil required';
}
if (year >= 2015) {
return 'Recommended: Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic for modern engines';
}
return 'Tip: Check your owner\'s manual for manufacturer recommendations';
},
customStyles: { 'font-size': '0.85rem', 'color': '#059669', 'font-style': 'italic' }
});
});
// Service Level Section
const serviceSection = form.addSubform('service', { title: '🔧 Service Level' });
serviceSection.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('serviceLevel', {
label: 'Service Package',
options: [
{ id: 'basic', name: 'Basic - Oil & filter only' },
{ id: 'standard', name: 'Standard (+$15) - Basic + fluid top-off, tire check' },
{ id: 'premium', name: 'Premium (+$35) - Standard + full inspection, interior vacuum' },
{ id: 'complete', name: 'Complete (+$60) - Premium + tire rotation, car wash' }
],
defaultValue: 'standard',
isRequired: true
});
});
// Additional Services Section
const additionalSection = form.addSubform('additional', { title: '✨ Additional Services' });
additionalSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('filterAir', {
label: 'Air Filter Replacement (+$20-35)',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Replace every 15,000-30,000 miles'
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('filterCabin', {
label: 'Cabin Air Filter (+$25-45)',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Replace every 15,000-25,000 miles'
}, '1fr');
});
additionalSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('wiperBlades', {
label: 'Wiper Blade Replacement (+$20-40)',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('tireRotation', {
label: 'Tire Rotation (+$20-35)',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Recommended every 5,000-7,500 miles',
isVisible: () => serviceSection.radioButton('serviceLevel')?.value() !== 'complete'
}, '1fr');
});
additionalSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('brakeInspection', {
label: 'Brake Inspection (+$25)',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('batteryTest', {
label: 'Battery Test (+$15)',
defaultValue: false
}, '1fr');
});
additionalSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('coolantFlush', {
label: 'Coolant Flush (+$80-120)',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Recommended every 30,000 miles'
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('transmissionFluid', {
label: 'Transmission Fluid Service (+$100-180)',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Recommended every 60,000-100,000 miles'
}, '1fr');
});
// Service Location Section
const locationSection = form.addSubform('location', { title: '📍 Service Location' });
locationSection.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('locationType', {
label: 'Where to Service',
options: [
{ id: 'quicklube', name: 'Quick Lube Shop (Jiffy Lube, Valvoline, etc.)' },
{ id: 'dealer', name: 'Dealership (+20-40%)' },
{ id: 'independent', name: 'Independent Mechanic (-10-20%)' },
{ id: 'mobile', name: 'Mobile Service (+$20-30 convenience fee)' }
],
defaultValue: 'quicklube',
isRequired: true
});
});
form.addSpacer({ height: 20, showLine: true, lineStyle: 'dashed' });
// Maintenance Schedule Section
const scheduleSection = form.addSubform('schedule', { title: '📅 Maintenance Schedule', isCollapsible: true });
scheduleSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('scheduleInfo', {
computedValue: () => {
const oilType = oilSection.radioButton('oilType')?.value() || 'synthetic-blend';
const intervals: Record<string, string> = {
'conventional': '3,000-5,000 miles or 3 months',
'synthetic-blend': '5,000-7,500 miles or 6 months',
'full-synthetic': '7,500-10,000 miles or 12 months',
'high-mileage': '5,000-7,500 miles or 6 months',
'european': '10,000-15,000 miles or 12 months'
};
return `Recommended interval: ${intervals[oilType]}`;
},
customStyles: { 'font-size': '0.9rem', 'color': '#1e293b', 'font-weight': '500' }
});
});
scheduleSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('annualCost', {
computedValue: () => {
const oilType = oilSection.radioButton('oilType')?.value() || 'synthetic-blend';
const vehicleType = vehicleSection.dropdown('vehicleType')?.value() || 'sedan';
const locationType = locationSection.radioButton('locationType')?.value() || 'quicklube';
const basePrices: Record<string, number> = {
'conventional': 35, 'synthetic-blend': 50, 'full-synthetic': 70,
'high-mileage': 60, 'european': 95
};
const vehicleMultiplier: Record<string, number> = {
sedan: 1, suv: 1.1, truck: 1.15, sports: 1.3, luxury: 1.5,
diesel: 1.4, hybrid: 1.2, motorcycle: 0.7
};
const locationMultiplier: Record<string, number> = {
quicklube: 1, dealer: 1.3, independent: 0.85, mobile: 1.15
};
const changesPerYear: Record<string, number> = {
'conventional': 4, 'synthetic-blend': 3, 'full-synthetic': 2,
'high-mileage': 3, 'european': 2
};
const perChange = basePrices[oilType] * vehicleMultiplier[vehicleType] * locationMultiplier[locationType];
const annual = perChange * changesPerYear[oilType];
return `Estimated annual cost: $${Math.round(annual)} (${changesPerYear[oilType]} oil changes per year)`;
},
customStyles: { 'font-size': '0.9rem', 'color': '#475569' }
});
});
// Summary Section
const summarySection = form.addSubform('summary', {
title: '💰 Service Total',
isCollapsible: false,
sticky: 'bottom'
});
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('totalCost', {
label: 'Estimated Cost',
computedValue: () => {
const oilType = oilSection.radioButton('oilType')?.value() || 'synthetic-blend';
const vehicleType = vehicleSection.dropdown('vehicleType')?.value() || 'sedan';
const serviceLevel = serviceSection.radioButton('serviceLevel')?.value() || 'standard';
const locationType = locationSection.radioButton('locationType')?.value() || 'quicklube';
const oilBasePrices: Record<string, number> = {
'conventional': 35, 'synthetic-blend': 50, 'full-synthetic': 70,
'high-mileage': 60, 'european': 95
};
const vehicleMultiplier: Record<string, number> = {
sedan: 1, suv: 1.1, truck: 1.15, sports: 1.3, luxury: 1.5,
diesel: 1.4, hybrid: 1.2, motorcycle: 0.7
};
const locationMultiplier: Record<string, number> = {
quicklube: 1, dealer: 1.3, independent: 0.85, mobile: 1.15
};
const serviceFees: Record<string, number> = {
basic: 0, standard: 15, premium: 35, complete: 60
};
let total = oilBasePrices[oilType] * vehicleMultiplier[vehicleType] * locationMultiplier[locationType];
total += serviceFees[serviceLevel];
if (additionalSection.checkbox('filterAir')?.value()) total += 28;
if (additionalSection.checkbox('filterCabin')?.value()) total += 35;
if (additionalSection.checkbox('wiperBlades')?.value()) total += 30;
if (additionalSection.checkbox('tireRotation')?.value() && serviceLevel !== 'complete') total += 28;
if (additionalSection.checkbox('brakeInspection')?.value()) total += 25;
if (additionalSection.checkbox('batteryTest')?.value()) total += 15;
if (additionalSection.checkbox('coolantFlush')?.value()) total += 100;
if (additionalSection.checkbox('transmissionFluid')?.value()) total += 140;
if (locationType === 'mobile') total += 25;
return Math.round(total);
},
variant: 'large'
}, '1fr');
row.addTextPanel('timeEstimate', {
label: 'Time Estimate',
computedValue: () => {
const serviceLevel = serviceSection.radioButton('serviceLevel')?.value() || 'standard';
const hasExtras = additionalSection.checkbox('coolantFlush')?.value() ||
additionalSection.checkbox('transmissionFluid')?.value();
if (hasExtras) return '45-90 min';
if (serviceLevel === 'complete') return '30-45 min';
if (serviceLevel === 'premium') return '25-35 min';
return '15-25 min';
},
customStyles: { 'font-size': '1.3rem', 'font-weight': '600', 'text-align': 'center', 'color': '#0369a1' }
}, '1fr');
});
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('serviceSummary', {
computedValue: () => {
const oilType = oilSection.radioButton('oilType')?.value() || 'synthetic-blend';
const serviceLevel = serviceSection.radioButton('serviceLevel')?.value() || 'standard';
const oilNames: Record<string, string> = {
'conventional': 'Conventional', 'synthetic-blend': 'Synthetic Blend',
'full-synthetic': 'Full Synthetic', 'high-mileage': 'High Mileage', 'european': 'European'
};
const serviceNames: Record<string, string> = {
basic: 'Basic', standard: 'Standard', premium: 'Premium', complete: 'Complete'
};
return `${oilNames[oilType]} Oil • ${serviceNames[serviceLevel]} Service`;
},
customStyles: { 'font-size': '0.95rem', 'text-align': 'center', 'color': '#475569' }
});
});
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('disclaimer', {
computedValue: () => 'Prices are estimates and may vary by location. Some vehicles may require additional labor or specialty filters.',
customStyles: { 'font-size': '0.8rem', 'color': '#94a3b8', 'text-align': 'center' }
});
});
form.configureSubmitButton({
label: 'Schedule Service'
});
}
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I change my oil?
It depends on your oil type: Conventional every 3,000-5,000 miles, Synthetic Blend every 5,000-7,500 miles, Full Synthetic every 7,500-10,000 miles. Always check your owner's manual for specific recommendations.
Is synthetic oil worth the extra cost?
For most modern vehicles, yes. Synthetic oil provides better engine protection, lasts longer between changes, and performs better in extreme temperatures. The higher per-change cost is often offset by fewer changes per year.
Can I switch between conventional and synthetic oil?
Yes, you can safely switch between oil types. However, once you switch to synthetic, it's best to continue using it. There's no need to "break in" an engine with conventional oil before switching.
Why do dealerships charge more for oil changes?
Dealerships have higher overhead costs and often use OEM filters and fluids. However, they may catch warranty-related issues and their technicians specialize in your vehicle make.
What else should be checked during an oil change?
A good oil change service includes checking/topping off fluids (coolant, brake, power steering, washer), inspecting belts and hoses, checking tire pressure, and visually inspecting brakes and filters.