Gear Box Service in Kailua-Kona, Hilo, HI

Lex Brodies Fast Lube will drain & refill your gear boxes with top quality gear oils to keep your gear boxes lubricated and functioning properly.

WHAT IS A GEARBOX AND WHAT ARE ITS MAINTENANCE NEEDS?

Depending on the type of vehicle, you may have anywhere from 1 to 4 gear boxes which need to have the fluid changed at specific intervals.

FRONT & REAR DIFFERENTIALS

A differential allows the drive wheels to turn at different speeds, which is necessary when turning your vehicle. Lubricating fluid inside the differential transfers heat away from the gears, helping to preserve the life and performance of your differential. Over time though, operating temperatures and wear can cause the fluid to break down. When the fluid breaks down, becomes contaminated, or leaks occur, the gears inside may not work smoothly because of increased friction and heat. If the gears start to grind, continued driving can cause costly repairs.

Differential service with a fluid change can help avoid premature wear on the gears in the differential. Most four-wheel drive vehicles have both a front and rear differential.

TRANSFER CASE

The transfer case is found in four-wheel and all-wheel-drive vehicles. It sends drive power from the engine to the front and rear axles. In all-wheel-drive vehicles, the transfer case helps to shift power from one axle to another, depending on traction conditions. Lubricating fluid in the transfer case helps keep gears cool and turning smoothly. Replacing this fluid at appropriate intervals can help prevent premature wear and damage caused by contaminated or broken-down lubricants. If your four-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive (AWD) vehicle is having a hard time changing into or out of four-wheel-drive mode, bring it in to let one of the trained technicians take a look and give your transfer case new fluid to bathe its gears. Removing contaminated or broken-down fluid and replacing it with new fluid helps prevent premature wear and can prevent costly repairs.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Transmission fluid lubricates, cools, and cleans internal transmission parts. Additives in the fluid can deplete over time and many manufacturers recommend that it be replaced periodically. Replacing your transmission fluid and filter according to your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations helps preserve the life of the transmission and helps maintain your vehicle warranty.