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

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

Differential/Gear Oil Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis$111$15.58$94.9910%$123.08
2008 Ford E-150$122$26.88$94.999%$134.38
2006 Isuzu i-350$110$15.22$94.9910%$122.72
2014 BMW 550i GT$126$30.98$94.999%$138.48
2013 Land Rover LR2$126$30.98$94.999%$138.48
2007 Porsche Cayman$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 Washington

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Dellano

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

Mark

11 years of experience
349 reviews
Mark
11 years of experience
For fear of his schedule becoming even more full than it already is, if Mark is your mechanic, you will be well taken care of. Does a great job, will take the time to explain everything to you as you like, will check out other things if you ask him to and if he has the time, goes above and beyond to ensure that everything is done right. Thank you Mark!

Luis

9 years of experience
129 reviews
Luis
9 years of experience
On time, efficient, excellent work, and honest as always!

Carlos

28 years of experience
502 reviews
Carlos
28 years of experience
Come on time & he take care the job right the way.

Jonathan

22 years of experience
304 reviews
Jonathan
22 years of experience
Jonathan was thorough and did a great job. I more than recommend him to take care of your vehicle!

Anthony

33 years of experience
62 reviews
Anthony
33 years of experience
Knowledgable, Fast and professional! Highly recommended!

David

16 years of experience
635 reviews
David
16 years of experience
Fantastic service!! Thank you for saving me from sitting in an auto repair shop for the entire morning!! Will absolutely be using Your Mechanic and especially David again!

Andrian

32 years of experience
185 reviews
Andrian
32 years of experience
On time, extremely professional, and highly knowledgeable. Great overall experience and will certainly count on him in the future for other services.

Marlon

20 years of experience
4 reviews
Marlon
20 years of experience
Excellent work, I highly recommend Marlon for his mechanic skills.

Duc

22 years of experience
22 reviews
Duc
22 years of experience
Honestly, friendly and professional I would highly recommend Duc.

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