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

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

Differential/Gear Oil Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander$110$15.22$94.9910%$122.72
2006 Buick Rainier$132$36.94$94.998%$144.44
2012 Chevrolet Express 3500$110$15.22$94.9910%$122.72
2010 Audi A6 Quattro$126$30.98$94.999%$138.48
2010 Lexus RX350$95$0.00$94.9911%$107.50
2014 Jaguar XF$126$30.98$94.999%$138.48

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 Houston

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Genaro

13 years of experience
287 reviews
Genaro
13 years of experience
Came in prepared and did the work fairly quickly.
Gennaro arrived on time and did all the work in less time than quoted. He was quite knowledgeable and was methodical in his work. He also cleaned up thoroughly and left with a polite thank you.

Andrew

9 years of experience
41 reviews
Andrew
9 years of experience
Showed up in a timely manner and completed job as expected. Would recommend him to anyone

Joseph

27 years of experience
578 reviews
Joseph
27 years of experience
Joseph is excellent! Texted to let me know he was on they way, and arrived just like promised. He was very familiar with car, and offered good maintenance advice. Will definitely use and recommend Joseph for future service!

Robert

21 years of experience
73 reviews
Robert
21 years of experience
Excellent customer service and attention to detail. Highly recommend Robert is very knowledgeable.

Jazik

9 years of experience
10 reviews
Jazik
9 years of experience
Very professional and knowledgeable

Jose

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

Wilson

13 years of experience
296 reviews
Wilson
13 years of experience
He did a great job very professional

Chris

22 years of experience
2263 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.

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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