Differential Repair

The differential's job is to transfer power from the engine to the wheels. As your vehicle moves through turns, it also compensates for and adjusts to the differences in wheel speed. The inside wheel of your vehicle turns slower than the outside wheel when navigating a turn; the outside wheel has to turn faster in order to keep pace with the inside wheel. Maintaining control, the differential allows the wheels to turn at different speeds. If a vehicle didn't have a differential, it would have an unstable and bumpy ride because it would hop along the pavement. Rear wheel drive vehicles are equipped with a differential in back, while four wheel drive vehicles are equipped with a differential in front and back. The differential for a front wheel drive car, called a transaxle because it is a combination of the front axle and transmission, is located between the front wheels. Vehicles with all-wheel drive have a differential between the front and rear wheels, with a transfer case in between. The case adjusts the speed differences between the front and rear wheels. Differentials are primarily responsible for routing and regulating power between wheels in all vehicle applications.

Benefits

Your vehicle has a differential that experiences heavy wear and tear, regardless of whether your car or truck has four-wheel drive, front wheel drive, or rear wheel drive. You should consider where you drive most often and how much time your vehicle spends traversing particular types of terrain when scheduling a differential repair service. The life of your vehicle's differential can be heavily impacted by tougher terrain, such as dirt roads, unpaved or gravel roads, and extreme driving. Differential maintenance will differ from vehicle to vehicle. Differential fluid changes can positively impact the safety and health of your vehicle as part of your normal car maintenance schedule. If you hear a noise coming from your vehicle's differential, it may be a sign that the lubricant is insufficient or the gears and bearings are worn due to regular wear and tear. So that we can quickly diagnose and correct the issue, contact us at the first sign of trouble.​

Differential Repair Services

Differential Fluid Change
Approximate Time:  60 Minutes
Differential fluid lubricates the differential in vehicles with all-wheel drive (AWD), four-wheel drive (4WD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), and front-wheel drive (FWD). Front-wheel drive vehicles typically have a transaxle instead of a separate differential, but there are some instances where they have a stand-alone differential. Differential is used to deliver power to the wheels while allowing them to turn at different speeds. Each wheel on your vehicle covers a different distance as you turn. The two wheels on the inside of the turn have a shorter distance to travel than the two wheels on the outside of the turn. The two front wheels travel a different distance than the two back wheels do. Differential fluid helps to keep the moving parts of the differential lubricated, which allows your vehicle to make turns smoothly despite any differences. Differential fluid should be kept clean to ensure a smooth ride.​

Differential Service
Approximate Time: 30 Minutes
A properly working differential system is necessary for many vehicles for the smoothest ride possible. The location of the differential system in a vehicle depends on the drive type. The differential system delivers power to the wheels while allowing the wheels to turn at different speeds. Each wheel on your car travels a different distance as it maneuvers through a turn. The wheels on the outside of the turn travel a farther distance than the wheels on the inside, and the back wheels cover a different distance than the front wheels. Despite these differences, the differential permits the vehicle to complete turns easily. Differential fluid reduces heat and resistance caused by moving parts, keeping the differential system running smoothly.​