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

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to in Dallas. Our mechanics in Dallas 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 Dallas.

Differential/Gear Oil Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2016 Honda Civic$110$15.22$94.9910%$122.72
2016 Chevrolet Impala$110$15.22$94.9910%$122.72
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe$132$36.94$94.998%$144.44
2015 BMW 535i xDrive$126$30.98$94.999%$138.48
2007 Land Rover Range Rover$126$30.98$94.999%$138.48
2010 Porsche 911$95$0.00$94.9911%$107.50

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 Dallas

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Jonathan

22 years of experience
304 reviews
Jonathan
22 years of experience
Don't force me to leave a comment here. Otherwise I'll leave a comment commenting about the comment requirement.
Jonathan was thorough and did a great job. I more than recommend him to take care of your vehicle!

David

18 years of experience
44 reviews
David
18 years of experience
Quick and reliable

Chris

22 years of experience
2229 reviews
Chris
22 years of experience
Chris is an excellent mechanic. Always on time! A mechanic you can trust because of his work ethics and taking the time to diagnose your car.

Richard

21 years of experience
237 reviews
Richard
21 years of experience
Very professional .

Jesse

17 years of experience
65 reviews
Jesse
17 years of experience
Professional

Jonathan

17 years of experience
138 reviews
Jonathan
17 years of experience
Jonathan was friendly enough, but didn't take the time to explain what was really wrong with my car. I made the appointment based off my very limited knowledge of what the problem was, thinking Jonathan would confirm with me before doing any work. He went through with the work, without addressing the main problem with my car. He left saying that there was a problem with the transmission. After taking my car to a transmission shop, they said that was not the case, and it was another, smaller problem

Manuel

9 years of experience
56 reviews
Manuel
9 years of experience
he was on time, professional, fast and my break job was done very well!!! we had him do our service in an unusual area but he did it with no problems and we will use this service and maybe if circumstance is good, Manuel again! thanks for a very good price and service is tops!

David

27 years of experience
182 reviews
David
27 years of experience
David arrived at my place promptly and changed my differential oil. David gave me suggestions on what needs to be fixed next on my car. I would use David again.

Kiri

20 years of experience
372 reviews
Kiri
20 years of experience
Kiris was on time , very polite and knowledgable. The service was performed and he reviewed the car and found the possible cause for my rattling problem

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