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How much does Differential/Gear Oil Replacement cost in Austin?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to in Austin. Our mechanics in Austin are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office in Austin.

Differential/Gear Oil Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2010 Chevrolet Equinox$132$36.94$94.998%$144.44
2008 Volvo V50$95$0.00$94.9911%$107.50
2011 GMC Sierra 1500$132$36.94$94.998%$144.44
2015 Lexus RC350$95$0.00$94.9911%$107.50
2016 Audi A4 Quattro$95$0.00$94.9911%$107.50
2013 Porsche Boxster$111$15.94$94.9910%$123.44

Differential/Gear Oil Replacement Service

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.


Recent Differential/Gear Oil Replacement reviews in Austin

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Luis

22 years of experience
112 reviews
Luis
22 years of experience
Luis is always concerned about the customer's satisfaction with his work. I like his patience when explaining car issues that I don't understand. He's friendly snd very nice, and he gets the job done as expeditiously as possible.

Juan

10 years of experience
216 reviews
Juan
10 years of experience
Excellent! Very knowledge, helpful, and accommodating. Will look to use again in the future.

Doug

34 years of experience
139 reviews
Doug
34 years of experience
I hadn't great experience with Doug and MyMechanic. He was courteous and knowledgeable. Definitely requesting him for future car appointments.

Pardeep

21 years of experience
1085 reviews
Pardeep
21 years of experience
Pardeep was an excellent and very efficient mechanic. He was very knowledgeable with all the right tools to get the job done correctly and efficiently. He showed up early, worked smart, quickly, and was thorough, a tough combination to master. I'd hire him again.

John

36 years of experience
441 reviews
John
36 years of experience
Called Yourmechanic.com for a power steering, brake flush and differential service. John came in on time and was very knowledgeable about cars. John told me about the state of my car. He answered all of my questions. John finished in a couple of hours. I would recommend him.

Jose

17 years of experience
433 reviews
Jose
17 years of experience
Jose was great in performing the work

Robert

17 years of experience
28 reviews
Robert
17 years of experience
Good experience, little late but kept me posted.

Harish

27 years of experience
588 reviews
Harish
27 years of experience
Did quick good work was on time and even offered to come earlier

Henry

34 years of experience
171 reviews
Henry
34 years of experience
Henry rescheduled when the weather was poor. He came out Friday and called when his previous job made him run late. Henry worked hard for a couple of hours and did a great job.

Vlad

14 years of experience
79 reviews
Vlad
14 years of experience
very good service

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