BMW 135is Differential/Gear Oil Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(6,581)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(6,581)

Differential/Gear Oil Replacement Service

How much does a Differential/Gear Oil Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a BMW 135is Differential/Gear Oil Replacement is $126 with $31 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2013 BMW 135isL6-3.0L TurboService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Rear ReplacementEstimate$176.95Shop/Dealer Price$209.94 - $269.54
2013 BMW 135isL6-3.0L TurboService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Front ReplacementEstimate$156.95Shop/Dealer Price$189.97 - $249.59
Show example BMW 135is Differential/Gear Oil Replacement prices

What is the Differential/Gear Oil all about?

Differential oil is a type of oil. Cars have a gearbox connecting the two axles. This gearbox is responsible for the conversion of engine power and its transmission to the wheels, allowing them to turn at varying speeds. This part of the car is called the differential, and lubrication is needed for it to function properly. Differential fluid, also called differential oil, provides the lubrication and cooling of the car’s differential. The fluid is there to protect the gears’ metal surfaces from friction, and to prevent overheating and burning.

Keep in mind:

  • Some vehicles have a front differential and others have a rear differential.
  • Some vehicles use a synthetic gear oil.

How it's done:

  • Check fluid level.
  • Inspect the rear housing for leaks.
  • Remove the cover (if the differential does not have a drain plug).
  • Install new gasket if needed.
  • Fill with new fluid.

Our recommendation:

Differential oil should be changed every 30,000 to 50,000 miles. You should aim to have the gear oil changed every 30,000 miles, but it’s a good idea to have a mechanic check the differential oil during regular maintenance services.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Differential/Gear Oil?

Gear oil is contaminated with metal particles or other substances.

How important is this service?

The differential is responsible for transferring the power from the engine to the transmission and the wheels, and for controlling how much power goes to each wheel. Like many aspects of your vehicle, the differential requires oil to act as lubrication. Differential oil allows the differential to move smoothly and consistently, which allows the vehicle to continue sending power to the wheels. If the differential oil is old, it may be contaminated with debris and metal shavings. This contamination will come into constant contact with the differential, which can cause severe long term damage to the differential.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert BMW mechanics

Real customer reviews from BMW owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(6,581)

Rating Summary
6,133
203
60
44
141
6,133
203
60
44
141

Dave

23 years of experience
303 reviews
Dave
23 years of experience
BMW 325i L6-3.0L - Differential / Gear Oil - San Jose, California
very fast service. highly skilled

Mazyar

8 years of experience
464 reviews
Mazyar
8 years of experience
BMW 228i L4-2.0L Turbo - Spark Plugs - Lithonia, Georgia
very knowledgeable

Juan

29 years of experience
70 reviews
Juan
29 years of experience
BMW 330Ci L6-3.0L - Battery - Woodland Hills, California
I just discovered YourMechanic.com and was a little hesitant, so I decided to use it for something minor first, to try it out. Super easy to get an estimate, easy process start to finish. Juan was great! He knew in advance he was going to be just a few minutes late for the appt time I'd booked and he called well in advance to let me know. He was super friendly, helpful, addressed and fixed the problem with my car, easy-peasy! Would definitely use his services again!

Kenneth

20 years of experience
775 reviews
Kenneth
20 years of experience
BMW X3 L4-2.0L Turbo - Brake Pads Replacement (Front) - Los Angeles, California
Kenneth was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. I’ve been looking for a mechanic that would be honest about my car’s needs, and I felt he did just that. He even helped me figure out an issue. Will book again!

Excellent Rating

(6,581)

Rating Summary
6,133
203
60
44
141
6,133
203
60
44
141
Number of BMW services completed
72391+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT BMW MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How Long Does an Ignition Cable (Spark plug wires) Last?
The The ignition of a car is an essential part of a good running engine. Each time that you turn the key of your car over to crank it, the ignition wires will have to transfer the electricity from the...
P2647 OBD-II Trouble Code: System Too Rich (Bank 1)
P2647 P2647 code definition A Rocker Arm Actuator System Stuck on Bank 1 What the P2647 code means This trouble code indicates that the powertrain control module has detected a malfunction in the intake camshaft rocker arm actuator system (A)....
How to Change a Sway Bar Link
Sway bar links connect the sway bar to the suspension and chassis. Though sway bar links vary in design, the steps for replacing them are similar.

2005 Ford Escape dies, runs up to 5 seconds and dies again

First pressure test the fuel pump. A weak fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuel-pump) would do exactly that and on that old Escape, 11 years old, there is no sensor on the fuel, so the computer has no idea what the fuel pressure...

All dash lights were on for two days and now there is no power, no crank, and shorts when jumping.

If you were able to start and drive the vehicle for two days with all the warning lights on before this, did you notice any other issues during this time? You are going to want to start by replacing the...

Oil light goes off and on.

This light will usually come on when one of two things are happening. Either the motor is in fact low on oil or the oil pressure sending unit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-pressure-sensor-replacement) is not working properly and may be producing a faulty reading....

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com