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How much does Differential/Gear Oil Replacement cost in Los Angeles?

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

Differential/Gear Oil Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2006 Honda Accord$95$0.00$94.9911%$107.50
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD$95$0.00$94.9911%$107.50
2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty$122$26.88$94.999%$134.38
2012 Infiniti M37$132$36.94$94.998%$144.44
2010 Lexus LX570$132$36.94$94.998%$144.44
2014 Porsche Panamera$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 Los Angeles

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Lucas

21 years of experience
885 reviews
Lucas
21 years of experience
Although my first experience with Lucas wad less than satisfactory, I'm glad I gave him another chance. He was able to help me diagnose a separate issue that I believe may have been related to my differential, and was willing to do everything as planned despite the weather. I was very happy with the way things turned out this time and would request him again.

Chris

11 years of experience
281 reviews
Chris
11 years of experience
Chris arrived early and was very professional. He did an excellent job.

Theodore

16 years of experience
1587 reviews
Theodore
16 years of experience
Theodore once again did not disappoint. We had scheduled a lot of services to be done on our Sequoia and he finished it all within the estimated time. I would highly recommend him.

Shawn

12 years of experience
285 reviews
Shawn
12 years of experience
Awesome guy. Does great work.

Scott

34 years of experience
546 reviews
Scott
34 years of experience
Scott is very experienced and completed the job in a timely and skilled manner.

Reginald

37 years of experience
93 reviews
Reginald
37 years of experience
Excellent mechanic. Listened to the problems and addressed them one by one.

Dellano

18 years of experience
509 reviews
Dellano
18 years of experience
Dellano came in time, was courteous and performed the required services in an efficient manner.

John

36 years of experience
434 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.

Kurt

38 years of experience
33 reviews
Kurt
38 years of experience
Thank you kurt for all your work

Richard

21 years of experience
461 reviews
Richard
21 years of experience
great experience

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