Jeep CJ7 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

(52)

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

(52)

Differential/Gear Oil Replacement Service

How much does a Differential/Gear Oil Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Jeep CJ7 Differential/Gear Oil Replacement is $132 with $37 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1978 Jeep CJ7V8-5.0LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Front ReplacementEstimate$188.87Shop/Dealer Price$217.34 - $280.25
1978 Jeep CJ7L6-4.2LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Rear ReplacementEstimate$168.87Shop/Dealer Price$197.36 - $260.28
1979 Jeep CJ7V8-5.0LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Front ReplacementEstimate$168.87Shop/Dealer Price$197.36 - $260.28
1981 Jeep CJ7L4-2.5LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Front ReplacementEstimate$168.87Shop/Dealer Price$197.34 - $260.24
1978 Jeep CJ7L6-4.2LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Front ReplacementEstimate$168.87Shop/Dealer Price$197.37 - $260.31
1981 Jeep CJ7V8-5.0LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Front ReplacementEstimate$168.87Shop/Dealer Price$197.36 - $260.28
1978 Jeep CJ7V8-5.0LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Rear ReplacementEstimate$173.87Shop/Dealer Price$202.22 - $265.04
1984 Jeep CJ7L4-2.5LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Rear ReplacementEstimate$173.87Shop/Dealer Price$202.59 - $265.70
Show example Jeep CJ7 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 Jeep mechanics

Real customer reviews from Jeep owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(52)

Rating Summary
51
1
0
0
0
51
1
0
0
0

Kelly

34 years of experience
173 reviews
Kelly
34 years of experience
Jeep CJ7 L6-4.2L - Car is not starting - Charlotte, North Carolina
Kelly was extremely knowledgeable and worked efficiently. He solved my problem and pointed out another issue which I had missed. He was great!

Duy

13 years of experience
113 reviews
Duy
13 years of experience
Jeep CJ7 L6-4.2L - Adjust Drive Belts - Austin, Texas
Duy showed up early. He quickly found the issue; a tensioner pulley needed tightening and it solved the horrible belt squeal. Afterwards he also found and fixed a noise in the suspension of my toyota 4runner.

Brian

23 years of experience
658 reviews
Brian
23 years of experience
Jeep CJ7 L6-4.2L - Car is not starting - Pomona Park, Florida
..

Brian

18 years of experience
109 reviews
Brian
18 years of experience
Jeep CJ7 L6-4.2L - Custom Diagnostic - Norcross, Georgia
Brian is a smart mechanic who helped expertly diagnose the issue with my vehicle. I would absolutely use his services again.

Excellent Rating

(52)

Rating Summary
51
1
0
0
0
51
1
0
0
0
Number of Jeep CJ7 services completed
572+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Jeep MECHANICS
1300+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

What Causes Doors to Sag and Become Misaligned?
A A sagging or misaligned car door is certainly a nuisance. After all, it can take multiple tries to get it to close properly, which can be time-consuming when you’re in a hurry to get to work or make an...
The Guide to Right-of-Way Laws in Rhode Island
Studies Studies have revealed that you are at the highest risk of having an accident when you are in an intersection. In fact, fully 1/6 of all accidents happen when a vehicle is making a left turn in violation of...
How to Troubleshoot a Car That Makes a Loud Screeching Sound When it Starts
Cars make a screeching sound when serpentine belts slip or crack. Lubricate car belts or have them replaced to fix the screeching noise.

Steering wheel stiff

Hello. If it is suddenly hard to turn the steering wheel then the most common cause is the power steering pump. I typically check the belt and the fluid first. If the fluid is low then there is a leak....

Should I replace the AC pressure switch?

Hi there. Has the system been charged (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-recharge) recently? If so, there could be too much refrigerant in the system causing the pressure valve to vent the excess pressure; the high pressure sensor is there to prevent catastrophic system failure...

There is oil dripping from solenoid in my car during oil change of Automatic transmission Is it ok or it should not like that and what is salutation it it is wrong Mazda 6 2014 2.0 engine

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