D & S SERVICE CENTRE LTD.
810 Confederation Street Sarnia, ON N7T 2E3 519-337-3666
Question:
What is a differential and why do Sarnia drivers need to have it serviced?
D & S SERVICE CENTRE LTD. Answer:
First of all – your vehicle does have a differential. If it’s a rear wheel drive, your differential is on the back. If it’s front wheel drive, your differential is built into your transaxle (transmission). Sarnia drivers with all wheel drive or four wheel drive will have differentials front and rear and maybe one in between.
When you are steering through a turn at an intersection in Sarnia, the wheels on the outside of the vehicle have to spin faster than the inside wheels because they have to travel a slightly longer distant through the curve. The differential compensates for these speed differences between the wheels.
Because it is part of the vital equipment that transfers engine power to the wheels, the differential is working pretty hard. Differential fluid – a special heavy-duty oil, cools, lubricates and protects the differential. It needs to be replaced on a schedule to remove metal shavings and other contaminants. Note: if you have a front wheel drive vehicle, replacing your transmission fluid takes care of your differential service needs.
Differentials have become increasingly sophisticated for Sarnia drivers. Rather than the simple mechanical devices of yesteryear, they are more complicated and may actually be part of the vital computer controlled vehicle stability system. This means they are more pricey so it pays for Sarnia drivers to have them serviced on schedule at D & S SERVICE CENTRE LTD. in Sarnia to avoid premature wear. Talk to your D & S SERVICE CENTRE LTD. service advisor.
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D & S SERVICE CENTRE LTD.
810 Confederation Street
Sarnia, ON N7T 2E3
519-337-3666
At D & S SERVICE CENTRE LTD. we install quality NAPA replacement parts.