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How much does Differential/Gear Oil Replacement cost in New York?

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

Differential/Gear Oil Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2007 Dodge Durango$95$0.00$94.9911%$107.50
2014 Volkswagen Beetle$126$30.98$94.999%$138.48
2007 Saab 9-7x$111$15.94$94.9910%$123.44
2010 Acura MDX$95$0.00$94.9911%$107.50
2013 BMW X6$95$0.00$94.9911%$107.50
2010 Porsche Cayenne$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 New York

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Allen

36 years of experience
471 reviews
Allen
36 years of experience
Always very knowledgeable on the repair/maintenance he is performing.

Richard

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

James

31 years of experience
705 reviews
James
31 years of experience
Very professional and courteous. I will definitely reccomend James to family and friends.

Colin

27 years of experience
117 reviews
Colin
27 years of experience
Great mechanic great covid-19 protocol overall a great person will recommend to the whole family thank you five star rateing ☆☆☆☆☆

John

36 years of experience
459 reviews
John
36 years of experience
Nice work.

Reyna

15 years of experience
39 reviews
Reyna
15 years of experience
She is the best and most thorough mechanic I have ever worked with. I will only work with her. She is honest and friendly.

Charles

17 years of experience
176 reviews
Charles
17 years of experience
This was my second time booking Charles and I absolutely support him 200%! Charles helped me with my differential oil change since I have a pretty old car, and I trust his judgements/recommendations very much. I would be sure to book him if you have any questions or concerns about your car. Charles is the REAL DEAL!

Genaro

13 years of experience
287 reviews
Genaro
13 years of experience
Came in prepared and did the work fairly quickly.

Theodore

16 years of experience
1634 reviews
Theodore
16 years of experience
First time using a service like this. Pleasantly surprised with the service and booked the next service needed. Thank you for your professionalism and care of my vehicle.

Walter

46 years of experience
357 reviews
Walter
46 years of experience
Very nice man! Did the job and then some.

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