Aggieland Automotive
107 Brentwood Drive East, College Station, TX 77840 979.693.1000
Question:
What is a differential and why do College Station drivers need to have it serviced?
Aggieland Automotive 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). College Station 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 College Station, 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 College Station 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 College Station drivers to have them serviced on schedule at Aggieland Automotive in College Station to avoid premature wear. Talk to your friendly and knowledgeable pros at Aggieland Automotive.
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Aggieland Automotive
107 Brentwood Drive East
College Station, TX 77840
979.693.1000
At Aggieland Automotive we install quality NAPA replacement parts.