Gear Oil
Critical For OperationTransmission
Lubricates gears in the transmission and differential.
Gear oil is specifically formulated to lubricate transmission and differential gears, reducing friction, heat, and wear, and ensuring smooth shifting and power transfer.
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Typical part cost
$10–$50🔒
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Typically lasts
50,000–100,000 mi
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Or about
5.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
2/10
⚠️ Owners Often Notice
If the Gear Oil is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:
Transmission noise
Difficulty shifting
Gear grinding
Differential noise
Poor gear lubrication
Related Services
Services commonly performed on or around this part.
Add Gear Oil
No standard interval on file
Manual Transmission Fluid Change
No standard interval on file
Replace Gear Oil
No standard interval on file
Flush Gear Oil
No standard interval on file