Oil Change Near Redwood City
Oil Change for Redwood City, 6 Minutes Up El Camino
Perfect Lube is a drive-thru oil change at 1792 El Camino Real in San Carlos, 1.4 miles from the Redwood City Caltrain station. You stay in your car, there is no appointment, and most oil changes take about 10 minutes. Prices start at $89.99.
What an Oil Change Costs Here, Before and After the Coupon
An oil change at Perfect Lube costs $89.99 for our house brand Synthetic Blend, $129 for our house brand Full Synthetic, $139 for Mobil 1 Full Synthetic and $159 for MOTUL 100% Full Synthetic. Every price includes 5 quarts, a standard spin-on filter and the $5 environmental fee. If your engine takes more than 5 quarts, the extra oil is billed separately, so call (650) 394-5374 with your year, make and model for an exact number.
| Oil | Price | Coupon | With coupon |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Brand Synthetic Blend | $89.99 | $15 off | $74.99 |
| House Brand Full Synthetic | $129 | $15 off | $114 |
| Mobil 1 Full Synthetic | $139 | $15 off | $124 |
| MOTUL 100% Full Synthetic | $159 | $20 off | $139 |
One coupon per visit; coupons cannot be combined with any other offer. Both are on the coupons page and neither expires. Prices for engines that take 5 quarts or less.
Which of the Four Oils Your Car Needs
Your car needs the oil type and grade printed in the owner's manual or on the oil cap, and the tier follows from that. The cheapest oil is only a saving if it meets the spec your engine was built for.
- If your manual allows a synthetic blend, our house brand Synthetic Blend at $89.99 is the lowest-cost way to stay in spec.
- If it calls for full synthetic, our house brand Full Synthetic ($129) and Mobil 1 ($139) both qualify. Mobil 1 is poured from a factory-sealed bottle opened in front of you.
- If you drive a Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi or Volvo with a European oil approval, call first and we'll match the approval on your manual to the oil. The luxury vehicle oil change page covers each make.
Picture a Redwood Shores commuter whose Honda's manual calls for 0W-20 full synthetic. Our house brand Full Synthetic at $129, minus the $15 coupon, comes to $114 if the engine takes 5 quarts or less. To see what a dealer charges for the same service, our Honda, Subaru and Chevrolet cost guides set the numbers side by side.
Getting Here From Redwood City
From the Redwood City Caltrain station, Perfect Lube is 1.4 miles and about 6 minutes by car via El Camino Real, measured in Google Maps on a weekday afternoon in October 2026. Rush hour on El Camino adds time. The shop is at 1792 El Camino Real, San Carlos, and the drive-thru entrance is on the right side of the building.
Say you work near Courthouse Square and have an hour for lunch. Six minutes each way plus about 10 minutes in the bay leaves more than half the hour to eat.
Address 1792 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070 
Hours Mon-Sat 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Sundays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. 
Phone (650) 394-5374 What Happens in the Bay
You pull into the bay and stay in your seat while a technician drains the old oil, fits a new filter and refills to your engine's spec. Most oil changes take about 10 minutes.
- Mobil 1 and MOTUL are poured from factory-sealed bottles opened in front of you. Our house brand oil comes from bulk supply.
- Every oil change includes a multi-point inspection, fluid top-offs and a tire pressure check.
- A visual brake inspection is free with any oil change. If the pads are fine, we say so.
Perfect Lube has been on El Camino Real since 1976 and has 850+ Google and Yelp reviews (4.8 on Yelp, 4.7 on Google).
Other Work We Can Do While You're Here
Perfect Lube also handles the maintenance that usually comes up at an oil change, so a second trip is not needed.
Brake Inspection and Pads
Free visual inspection with any oil change, pad replacement if the pads are worn.
Transmission Fluid Exchange
Fresh fluid using the type your manufacturer specifies.
Coolant Fluid Exchange
Recommended only when your coolant is actually due.
Mobile Tire Repair
A flat in Redwood City? The mobile tire service comes to you on the Peninsula.
Oil Change Near Redwood City: Questions
How far is Perfect Lube from Redwood City?
Perfect Lube is 1.4 miles from the Redwood City Caltrain station, about 6 minutes by car via El Camino Real in Google Maps. The shop is at 1792 El Camino Real in San Carlos, open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
How much does an oil change cost near Redwood City?
At Perfect Lube, our house brand Synthetic Blend is $89.99, our house brand Full Synthetic is $129, Mobil 1 Full Synthetic is $139 and MOTUL 100% Full Synthetic is $159. Each price includes 5 quarts, a standard spin-on filter and the $5 environmental fee. Extra quarts are billed separately, so call (650) 394-5374 for the price on your exact car.
Where can I get a cheap oil change in Redwood City?
The lowest price at Perfect Lube is our house brand Synthetic Blend at $89.99, which is $74.99 with the $15 coupon, for engines that allow a synthetic blend and take 5 quarts or less. If your owner's manual calls for full synthetic, the lowest in-spec option here is our house brand Full Synthetic at $114 after the coupon.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Perfect Lube is a drive-thru, so you pull in during business hours (Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM) and stay in your car. Most oil changes take about 10 minutes. The shop is closed Sundays, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Do you change oil on European cars?
Yes. We change oil on Porsche, BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Volkswagen, Corvette and Range Rover. Call (650) 394-5374 with your model before you drive over so we can confirm the oil approval and how many quarts your engine takes.
Get Your Oil Changed at Perfect Lube in San Carlos
Pull in Monday to Saturday between 9 and 5, or call (650) 394-5374 first if you want the price on your exact car. The full drive-thru oil change page explains what each oil tier includes.
Ready for the Fastest Oil Change in San Carlos?
Drive in any day Monday through Saturday. No appointment needed, most services take just 10 minutes.