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How much does a Differential/Gear Oil Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Differential/Gear Oil Replacement is $194 with $54 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500V8-5.3LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Front ReplacementEstimate$262.96Shop/Dealer Price$293.55 - $377.22
2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500V8-5.3LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Rear ReplacementEstimate$253.95Shop/Dealer Price$282.77 - $365.12
2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500V8-5.3LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Front ReplacementEstimate$253.95Shop/Dealer Price$282.80 - $365.16
2013 Chevrolet Suburban 1500V8-5.3LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Front ReplacementEstimate$253.95Shop/Dealer Price$282.80 - $365.16
2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500V8-5.3LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Rear ReplacementEstimate$253.95Shop/Dealer Price$284.27 - $367.74
2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500V8-6.0LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Rear ReplacementEstimate$253.95Shop/Dealer Price$282.94 - $365.41
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500V8-5.3LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Front ReplacementEstimate$253.95Shop/Dealer Price$282.81 - $365.19
2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500V8-5.3LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Front ReplacementEstimate$253.95Shop/Dealer Price$282.80 - $365.16
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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.

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Chevrolet Suburban 1500 V8-5.3L - Oil is leaking into spark plug well - Louisville, Kentucky
Terry showed up on time, and was very friendly. My issue is that he didn't really perform the service as described. As part of the "oil in spark plug wells" service, it says that "A mechanic will check your valve cover gaskets, O-Ring seals, pistons and other important components." He did not do that. He said that based on my description of the symptoms and his experience with the engine in my Suburban, he knew what the problem was. He did show me carbon buildup in the throttle body behind the butterfly valve. Based on that and his prior knowledge, he said an induction cleaning would solve the problem. So I made an appointment at the dealer where he works. After it was inspected down there (by Terry himself), it turned out that I needed new plugs and plug wires, which was going to cost me an extra $500. What he told me would be about $300 worth of work turned into about $800. Also, on his initial visit, he said my rear brake pads needed replaced, but the front ones were fine. However, when I took it to the dealer, it turned out the front brakes needed replaced as well. I could have just saved the $70 YourMechanic fee by taking it to the dealer in the first place, and I would have gotten a thorough estimate of what needed to be done. I believe that Terry is a knowledgeable tech, but he just wasn't very thorough in this case, which caused me quite a bit of sticker shock when I went to the dealer. Either that, or this was an upsell. If I knew the extent of the work that was needed, I would have shopped around for pricing for those services.

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