KHAOS DIESEL PERFORMANCE & REPAIR
982 BOULDER BLVD Stony Plain, AB T7Z 0E5 | (780) 968-5004
Question:
What is a differential and why do Stony Plain drivers need to have it serviced?
KHAOS DIESEL PERFORMANCE & REPAIR 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). Stony Plain 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 Stony Plain, 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 Stony Plain 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 Stony Plain drivers to have them serviced on schedule at KHAOS DIESEL PERFORMANCE & REPAIR in Stony Plain to avoid premature wear. Talk to your KHAOS DIESEL PERFORMANCE & REPAIR service advisor.
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KHAOS DIESEL PERFORMANCE & REPAIR
982 BOULDER BLVD
Stony Plain, AB T7Z 0E5
(780) 968-5004
At KHAOS DIESEL PERFORMANCE & REPAIR we install quality NAPA replacement parts.