Differential Servicing in Perth

Preventative maintenance for front and rear differentials

Differentials work hard and often get ignored until a noise or leak appears. Regular differential servicing helps prevent expensive failures by keeping oil fresh, catching leaks early and identifying wear before it turns into gear damage.

WA Diffs provides differential servicing in Perth for front and rear diffs, 4WD/AWD drivelines, utes, passenger vehicles and work fleets. Whether you tow, drive long distances, or spend weekends off-road, we can recommend a service plan that suits your usage and manufacturer requirements.

To book a differential service, call +61 8 9417 9930 or request a quote online.

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What’s included in a differential service

A proper diff service is more than “just changing oil”. Depending on your vehicle, we typically cover:

  • Drain and refill with the correct grade oil (including LSD-rated oils where required)
  • Inspect old oil for contamination (metallic particles, burnt smell, water ingress)
  • Check for leaks at pinion seals, axle seals, breathers and housings
  • Visual inspection of mounts, tailshaft/unis (where accessible) and related driveline components
  • Test drive (when appropriate) to confirm noise and vibration concerns

When should you service your diff?

Service intervals vary by vehicle and usage. As a general guide, diffs used for towing, heavy loads, beach driving or regular off-road work should be serviced more frequently than a commuter vehicle.

If you’ve recently bought a used 4WD or ute and don’t know the maintenance history, a baseline service is a smart first step. It gives you a clear starting point and helps identify early warning signs before you plan a trip.

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Preventative checks that save money

The most common issues we see that turn into major failures are simple: low oil from a slow leak, blocked breathers that push oil past seals, and bearing noise that’s ignored for too long. Servicing catches these early and can help you avoid:

  • Crown wheel and pinion damage from running low on oil
  • Bearing collapse that sends debris through the housing
  • Overheating and oil breakdown from heavy towing or sustained highway driving

Next steps

If you’re due for maintenance, hearing a light whine, or noticing a damp housing, book a differential service with WA Diffs. Call +61 8 9417 9930 and let us know your vehicle make/model and whether it’s a front diff, rear diff or both.

Want to go deeper? See our pages on Differential Oil Changes and Differential Inspection & Noise Diagnosis for more detail.

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