Changing the reduction gear oil is a pretty simple job that any competent mechanic could figure out. If they want more than $150 to do that, then shop around. It's very unlikely to cure the noises, but it should help reduce any further damage. The correct part number should be 32010-3NF0B, I found ...

I agree you probably need a new transaxle. Those metal shards are a bad sign and indicate something is wrong. But.....several thousand $ is too high IMHO. You can probably find a used transaxle for much less and as far as I know, it's not a hard job to replace one. Ask your mechanic if his price is...

Hello, I am new to the forum so thank you in advance for any help I truly appreciate it. :) I have a 2013 LEAF with 50,000 miles on it I bought it used during COVID and hardly drove it. I drove it a lot this past summer and use the AC. My car was recently in tbhe body shop to fix the back bumper tha...