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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 08:09 AM
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I went to change engine oil yesterday, I was told by a technician over there that cabin air filter and differential oil needs replace. My car is @50+K miles. I read maintenance requirements I have not seen recommendation of changing differential oil, how often does the differential oil need to be changed? Thank you in advance for providing information.
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Change it very seldom to never. Check it for quantity each service visit. Only thing that would prompt a change is splitting it open to work on the pinion or gear set. Leaky gasket might drain it down but you would notice oil in the driveway or garage.

Did a quick scan of the on-line maintenance manual, inspect is all I saw.
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Lexus dealership ? ---no, its a local Jiffy Lube.
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He's trying to up-sell while they have the car. Cabin filter, sure. Cheap & easy to do. Cheaper to do it yourself however, if you care to.
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Lexus dealership ? ---no, its a local Jiffy Lube.
Well there's your problem...
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If done, make sure to use synthetic gear lube.
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Lexus dealership ? ---no, its a local Jiffy Lube.

Better off letting the kids down the street work on your car.
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better off letting the kids down the street work on your car.
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i'm at 90k, never changed it.. i gotta look into it soon.. that stuff doesn't last forever
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