Differential Oil Service

The differential allows the wheels on the same axle to rotate at different speeds while cornering. It contains gears and bearings that operate under extreme pressure and require specialised lubricating fluid. Over time, differential fluid degrades from heat and gear wear, losing its protective properties. In luxury cars with limited-slip or torque-vectoring differentials, the fluid requirements are even more critical. At Luxury Auto Care Dubai, we perform differential fluid services for front, rear, and centre differentials on all luxury and performance vehicles.

Our differential fluid service includes draining the old fluid, inspecting the drain plug for metal particles (which indicate gear wear), and refilling with the correct manufacturer-specified fluid. Different differential types require different fluid specifications - limited-slip differentials require friction modifier additives, electric limited-slip differentials have their own specific fluids, and standard open differentials use standard gear oil. We verify the correct specification for your vehicle's differential type and fill to the correct level.

We recommend differential fluid services every 40,000 to 60,000 km or as specified by the manufacturer. Vehicles that are driven spiritedly, used on track, or operated in extreme heat may benefit from more frequent changes. Differential fluid service is a relatively quick and affordable maintenance item that protects expensive differential components from premature wear. Signs that your differential fluid may need changing include whining or grinding noises from the differential area, particularly during acceleration or deceleration.