At Dealership Now. Rear Differential
#1
At Dealership Now. Rear Differential
Hi Guys.
Again, just picked up my 2010 Acura RDX AWD Tech.
Decided to take it to Acura first and foremost. Just for them to inspect + also drain the replace the Synthetic Blend Oil the small dealership I purchased the car from completed.
This is very well maintained car. Everything methodically done at an Acura Dealership for its Life.
Every Checked out but the tech is mentioning that the rear differential fluid is starting to break down. It’s a $189 service. Does this make sense if it was done 13,000 miles / 1 Year ago at Acura ?
I told him to hold off for now but wanted to get some advice/experience from regular users.
Seems a bit abnormal to me but I guess I need to get it done next service maybe ?
Again, just picked up my 2010 Acura RDX AWD Tech.
Decided to take it to Acura first and foremost. Just for them to inspect + also drain the replace the Synthetic Blend Oil the small dealership I purchased the car from completed.
This is very well maintained car. Everything methodically done at an Acura Dealership for its Life.
Every Checked out but the tech is mentioning that the rear differential fluid is starting to break down. It’s a $189 service. Does this make sense if it was done 13,000 miles / 1 Year ago at Acura ?
I told him to hold off for now but wanted to get some advice/experience from regular users.
Seems a bit abnormal to me but I guess I need to get it done next service maybe ?
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Essthadoc (01-06-2023)
#2
Btw, the last time the rear differential was services was back in 2018.
Serviced at 114k
Serviced at 149k
This seems like a more reasonable interval and something I would expect.
Serviced at 114k
Serviced at 149k
This seems like a more reasonable interval and something I would expect.
#3
Intermediate
Diff fluid.
Some people never change the fluid. You had the service done not to long ago. If you have the money go for it. If not it can wait for some time. That really is how you feel at this point. In my opinion.
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Jordacura (01-06-2023)
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thanks. Yea I think I’ll wait, was just curious from others if they had to ever service it that quickly. From what I have read it’s more like a 25k-40k interval.
#5
If the lube is starting to break down, postponing is a gamble. How many fluid changes can you get for the price of a diff?
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freddieb (02-08-2023)
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i guess that’s one way to look at it too. I don’t know, maybe I’m just being cynical of dealerships. This one has a great reputation. I guess I would want to know how/why would it start this early on? Seems abnormal. They weren’t too concerned but were suggesting it and said it would be ok if they did it next time.
#7
Is it lube or a fluid ?
i guess that’s one way to look at it too. I don’t know, maybe I’m just being cynical of dealerships. This one has a great reputation. I guess I would want to know how/why would it start this early on? Seems abnormal. They weren’t too concerned but were suggesting it and said it would be ok if they did it next time.
i guess that’s one way to look at it too. I don’t know, maybe I’m just being cynical of dealerships. This one has a great reputation. I guess I would want to know how/why would it start this early on? Seems abnormal. They weren’t too concerned but were suggesting it and said it would be ok if they did it next time.
I'm just saying, I wouldn't put it off too long just to reach a number. I lost the transfer system in my 2003 EVO in 1,200 miles because the dealer didn't use the manufacture suggested lube.
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Jordacura (01-07-2023)
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Lube, short for lubrication, can be in many forms, including fluid. I like using graphite, a solid form, for lubricating things open to dirt and freezing temperatures.
I'm just saying, I wouldn't put it off too long just to reach a number. I lost the transfer system in my 2003 EVO in 1,200 miles because the dealer didn't use the manufacture suggested lube.
I'm just saying, I wouldn't put it off too long just to reach a number. I lost the transfer system in my 2003 EVO in 1,200 miles because the dealer didn't use the manufacture suggested lube.
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Chopperpilot (01-08-2023)
#10
Burning Brakes
I replace all of my fluids for roughly $100 at home every 10,000 miles (oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles). This takes into consideration that I am using brand new Acura/Honda crush washers and Acura/Honda fluid with the exception of the oil and filter, in which case I use Mobil-1.
Oil
Oil Filter
Tranfer Case Fluid
Differential Fluid
Transmission Fluid
If you're not comfortable performing maintenance on your own vehicle, then have the dealership do it. But just know that you can save a LOT of money doing things yourself. It's quite fun too
Oil
Oil Filter
Tranfer Case Fluid
Differential Fluid
Transmission Fluid
If you're not comfortable performing maintenance on your own vehicle, then have the dealership do it. But just know that you can save a LOT of money doing things yourself. It's quite fun too
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