Any professional Jeep mechanics out there?

Question

My dealership is recomending a front axel fluid change / service at 12000 miles for my 06 Rubicon. This runs about $400.00. With so few miles I am sceptical of the need but don't want to void my warranty. Also it is not indicated in my service manual as needed at this mileage. I would like an opinion on this from someone who works in the industry.
Thanks.

Answer 1

holy crap. yes you need to replace the front and rear diff fluid every 12,000 miles, but it is $65 per axle where i work. are you sure that $400 doesn't include other work that needed to be done? if it is only for a fluid change, never go back there again.

Answer 2

I do not believe that Jeep recommends this till 18,000 miles. Look in your Owners Manual. Look at the far side for a dark band on the pages. This is your Service Schedule. This will show you what Jeep requires. Anything over and above this is up to you.

Answer 3

Do you need to change the differential fluid? Yes, very good practice. Do you need to pay $400? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!
You should also change the rear axle. These are large highly loaded gears that wear in for the first several thousand miles as they mate together and establish a wear pattern, so there are metallic particles that get into the oil early. Yes, I am aware that this maintenance is not called for, but for long life do it and do it yourself, Not hard.
Good Luck

Answer 4

I will find you and slap you on the head if you pay that much for a fluid change. in other words heck no. Jiffy Lube will do it for way less. Not 100% sure on the mileage for your Jeep, but it sounds about right.

Answer 5

You can try these people
http://www.myhonestmechanic.com/cgi-bin/search/exec/search.cgi?search=jeep&perform_search=Search&skin=