# 2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD differential fluid service

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**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** is-300, lexus\
**Created:** [December 1, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-is-300-awd-differential-fluid-service/198219 "2024-12-01T21:21:52Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 2, 2024, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-is-300-awd-differential-fluid-service/198219/5 "2024-12-02T01:27:21Z")

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Since new I have done transmission, transfer case, and differential fluid changes every 30,000 miles. Cost is slightly over $100. In addition, the dealer strongly recommended the differential fluid be changed at the first 10,000 miles. Maybe over kill but cheap insurance. No way I would go 60,000.

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