Raul's Auto Repair
rauls auto repair 520 E Rue Royale st , Covina CA 91723 626-257-3066
Question:
What is a differential and why do covina drivers need to have it serviced?
Raul's Auto 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). covina 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 covina, 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 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 covina drivers. Rather than the simple mechanical devices of yesteryear, they are more complicated and may actually be part of the computer controlled vehicle stability system. This means they are more taxed, so it pays for covina drivers to have them serviced on schedule at Raul's Auto Repair in covina to avoid premature wear. Talk to your friendly and knowledgeable pros at Raul's Auto Repair.
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Raul's Auto Repair
520 E Rue Royale st
covina, CA 91723
626-257-3066
At Raul's Auto Repair we install quality NAPA replacement parts.