Like I said in another thread, my dealer up here in Canada wanted $300 for their "4x4 service" which I assume is just changing the diff fluids. I am going to call later and ask what all is included in this "4x4 service" and if it is just the fluid change I am going to write to Chrysler Canada with a complaint. They charge $40 for their oil change service, and that is 5 litres of oil and a filter - how in the hell can each diff cost $150 to service?

 

I'll bet that they haven't updated the "job time" for the change to a drain plug from the old method of removing the cover. $200 is still a rip-off though even if they did have to remove and reseal the cover. Valvoline Instant Oil Change charged $30 last time I checked.

 

I only drive my TJ off road; and to / from said off road, and some times to work and etc...

anyway, its only 3500 - 4500 / year

so I change ALL my fluids 1x / year

Transmission
Oil
Diff fluid
Coolant

I also tore off my brakes a few weeks ago 'wheeling and replaced all the brake fluid with synthetic...

since I only change fluids 1x / year I always spend the $ for synthetic...

 

Usually (and hopefully) a "4x4 Service" also includes the transfer case. But that still doesn't justify these prices!

 

Well I bought a siphon/pump for $22 that I can use every time I change the diff fluid.

I bought the Canadian Tire Motomaster 80w-90 gear oil for $15 for 4L which should be enough to do both the front and rear. I am not going to bother with synthetics right at the moment. I never go offroad and the towing I do is so minimal that it shouldn't matter.

A far cry from $300 eh?

 

Don't forget that the transfer case fluid doesn't have to be REPLACED until 97,000km. They just mention topping it up at each diff fluid change.

 

I hear ya nextreme, but I think I want to switch out to synthetics much before that. Knowing that I'm running syn fluids has always made me feel better

 

thats about what i was quoted for a change... i can do it myself in 5 minutes.

 

I'd bet money they're just using their little book and looking up differential service which probably includes removing the cover, scraping the sealant, and reseating. Still a rip-off but a little more understandable then just refilling.

Either way this is something I choose to do by myself too.

 

i am about to do it myself for the first time... unplug... drain... refill to the fill hole... thats it right??