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Differential/Gear Oil Replacement Service

How much does a Differential/Gear Oil Replacement cost?

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

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2006 Scion xAL4-1.5LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Rear ReplacementEstimate$262.96Shop/Dealer Price$293.55 - $377.22
2005 Scion xAL4-1.5LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Front ReplacementEstimate$253.95Shop/Dealer Price$282.77 - $365.12
2006 Scion xAL4-1.5LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Front ReplacementEstimate$253.95Shop/Dealer Price$282.80 - $365.16
2004 Scion xAL4-1.5LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Front ReplacementEstimate$253.95Shop/Dealer Price$282.80 - $365.16
2004 Scion xAL4-1.5LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Rear ReplacementEstimate$253.95Shop/Dealer Price$284.27 - $367.74
2005 Scion xAL4-1.5LService typeDifferential / Gear Oil - Rear ReplacementEstimate$253.95Shop/Dealer Price$282.94 - $365.41
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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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Scion xA L4-1.5L - Ignition Coil Replacement - Houston, Texas
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16 years of experience
Scion xA L4-1.5L - 50 Point Safety Inspection - Decatur, Georgia
Jonathan arrived extremely late to my appointment. Though he stated his GPS did not recognize the address, when I spoke with him at the time he was supposed to be at the appointment, he was just getting off of the interstate and was still about 30 minutes away. I can understand being a few minutes late due to being unable to find a place, but 30 minutes seems to be poor planning on his end and shows a lack of concern for my time. Moreover, when I picked up my keys, he did not go over any of the things he found with my car. He indicated in the report that no warning lights were displayed on my dash, which was untrue. He also quoted me for a service, without even explaining to me why I would need the service completed. I am skeptical to every use this service again. All in all, I was less than thrilled with this experience.

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Scion xA L4-1.5L - 90,000 Miles Maintenance Service - Sacramento, California
David is the man! Showed up on time (he was a few minutes early) and verified the services to be performed. Services were conducted in a timely manner and he was very friendly, knowledable, and made sure I knew of any issues along the way. At the end of service, he reviewed, line by line, each service performed and explained future repairs and their estimated timelines for remedy. David is a guy you'd want to go get a beer with, has a ton of experience (he used to work on oil rigs!), and is extremely personable. Fantastic experience!

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