Questions about rear diff and 35K service

What are most shops charging for fluid change on rear diff, vs. how much are you spending for premium fluid to DIY?

I (and my back) really don't enjoy wrenching like I used to but I also don't like spending ridiculous money on something simple.

What else is involved in the 35K service? Anything super spendy?

Thanks in advance. Dropping it off soon, just trying to decide how much to have him do.

2019 bought it w/20K miles, did a drain/fill @ 30K so that's covered for a while.

 

When I did my 30k service a few years ago from the dealership which was the front, rear diff and transfer case and engine it was either over 600 or 900 dollars which was ridiculous either way. I have the receipt somewhere but that was the last time I dealt with a dealership for simple maintenance items.

 

Rear differential is 40 bucks in fluid.

 

It's easier than transmission fluid service.. just that you'll have to crawl on your back to get to the plugs.

Items Qty Price
Toyota Tundra Transfer Case Differential Fluid Change Kit - 2013-21 Ravenol

SKU: F6A1000-A-BDL

1 $207.55
Front Differential Fluid
2 x RAVENOL Gear Oil DGL 75W-85 GL-5 LS 1L $23.95

Rear Differential Fluid
5 x RAVENOL Gear Oil DGL 75W-85 GL-5 LS 1L $23.95

Transfer Case Fluid
2 x RAVENOL Gear Oil MTF-3 75W 1L $19.95

Subtotal $207.55
Shipping & Handling $0.00
Tax $17.64
Grand Total $225.19

 

I would just use the following:

Front & Rear Diffs:
Valvoline

$39 75w-90 GL-5 Limited Slip, Ultra Long Drain 500k Miles, Manual Transmission, Gear/Differential Lubricant (1 Gallon)

75w-90 (squeeze pouches) - 6 quarts ($14/qt - $84 total)

Transfer Case:
Redline MT-LV - 2 quarts
($25/qt - $50 total)

Grand Total - $134 + tax

 

Valvoline

$39 75w-90 GL-5 Limited Slip, Ultra Long Drain 500k Miles, Manual Transmission, Gear/Differential Lubricant (1 Gallon)

75w-90 (squeeze pouches) for all 3. I spent $150 total with the washers

 

Yep +1 to the valvoline squeeze pouches in all 3. Did my Sequoia last summer no issues and will probably do the Tundra later this summer as well.

 

Mine too. Rear: Valvoline

$39 75W-90 GL-5 Limited Slip, Ultra Long Drain 500k Miles, Manual Transmission, Gear/Differential Lubricant (1 Gallon)

75W-90 rear, Ravenol 75W Transfer case, Amsoil 75W-85 front. Rear diff and transfer case super simple. Front diff drain plug hex can strip, just beware. Always remove fill plug first on these, transmission, etc.then drain....

 

I need to do mine. Already got all the quarts. Just need to do it!!

 

I think I paid about $450 for a small independent shop that I trust to do mine at 40K last year. Engine/front & rear diff/transfer case and a tire rotation. Dealer gets about $130 for an oil change if I remember correctly and quoted me like $420 for front/rear diff only at 30K.

 

I was lazy on the rear diff on my sequndra - took it to a Valvoline Oil Change center - 10 mins later and $70 = Done.

 

TBH it is an easy job. plenty of great videos online. Less messy than the oil change lol.
Made a big difference on my truck. I don't think it was ever done in all 85K much smoother when engaging 4x4.

 

Thanks guys, appreciate the collective wisdom as always.