Master Vehicle Maintenance Unveiling the Secrets of Differential Fluid Change Costs

My independent mechanic that specializes on bmw and Porsches charged around $450 for a replacement of the transfer case fluid. This is in the Los Angeles area. I had mine in today at 21,000 miles for it's second oil change. I had the B16 service reminder on as well, which is the rear differential fluid. My local dealership wants $180 to do it. I'm wondering if I even want to bother doing it. My independent mechanic(s) think I am crazy for doing it at 15k. I have actually never done diff fluid change on any vehicle. I assume basics are same as oil... remove lower drain plug, replace plug, fill. If you tow or the vehicle is in AWD often - driven on slippery surfaces, etc probably best to get at least the rear diff changed. The $299 cost ... Differential fluid sales change cost, Symptoms of a Bad Differential Average Repair Cost Front Rear sales. So, a $4200 check? Cost me $600 to fix it on my own, so I made BANK dude. I have rebuilt the front end on Jettas five times. The most it cost me My dealership charges around $230 for rear differential fluid change and my mechanic charges $120. So paying $247 for oil change, tire rotation, ... WELCOME TO THE MAINTENANCE SERIES!- Today's maintenance we will be doing a fluid swap on our Front and Rear differentials as well as our ... Front and Rear diff are easy if you have drain plug. Use oil in squeeze bottles. Good luck finding Ford Tech who can do transmission in less ...