These are the most expensive oil changes for all cars that can be financially devastating just for a dipstick reading
Published on Oct 13, 2026 at 6:01 AM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 13, 2026 at 6:01 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
One of the key selling points of electric cars is that you don’t need oil changes, fluid changes, spark plugs, and so on.
That’s a fair point, and probably an underrated one.
Gas cars require constant upkeep in a million different ways, especially when it comes to rare supercars.
In some cases, the oil change alone costs more than a new car.
This Bugatti requires one of the most expensive oil changes in the world
As reported by CarBuzz, the number one spot is claimed by the Bugatti Chiron, which requires the most expensive oil change ever.
It features 16 separate drain plugs and a dry-sump setup requiring around 27 hours of specialized labor to remove body panels, rear bumpers, wheel liners, and side scoops just to access the engine.
Long story short? You need over $21,000 for an oil change.
Imagine that.
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McLaren F1
The iconic McLaren F1 was expensive to buy and it’s even more expensive now, especially when it comes to the cash you need to run it.
The legendary 1990s icon is fitted with a gold-lined engine bay that requires intensive expert care and specialized maintenance protocols.
Translated into numbers with a dollar sign next to them: you need $8,000 for an oil change.
Porsche Carrera GT (for a wild reason)
A Porsche Carrera GT’s oil change is expensive for a very specific reason.
Because the engine is loosely related to an F1-grade V10, it requires very specific labor procedures and a specialized $10,000 jack just to lift the car and access its underbelly.
So the oil change per se isn’t too complicated, but reaching the components to actually do it is.
Lamborghini Murciélago and Ferrari Enzo
Both the Lamborghini Murciélago and Ferrari Enzo are worth mentioning, but with a caveat.
In general, an oil change for these two cars is not too expensive per se.
However, in both cases, the oil change is paired with several other (seemingly simple) things, which result in a very expensive service.
In the case of the Enzo, for example, you can easily shoot past the $10,000 mark.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
