DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL REPLACEMENT

Your differential gear oil doesn't need changing very often, but you should get the fluid changed regularly—every 3-4 years or 30,000 miles. So, what is a differential, and how will we replace its oil?

A differential is one of the more obscure parts of a car, so we've included a short explanation here for your convenience. 

A differential allows the two halves of your back axle to rotate at different speeds when your car is cornering. This differential tire speed helps you stay glued to the road and safe when cornering at high speeds. If you look to the right, you'll see the inside of a differential we've included as an example. 

As you can imagine, gear oil changes for your differential are essential to keeping your car driving safely. If you don't change out your differential gear oil regularly, your differential can get noisy and ultimately fail. 

When our skilled technicians change differential oil, we remove the oil stopper on the casing to drain the old fluid. Afterward, we'll replace your drain plug and open the filling port to top up your differential's gearbox. 

Finally, we'll dispose of the used oil responsibly.

If you're not sure if your vehicle needs a differential gear oil change, find your local Lube Alley, and one of our skilled technicians will assess it for you—reach out today!