Differential Service
July 30, 2023
When you're driving and turn a corner, you probably aren't aware of all that's going on with your wheels. The outside wheels have a longer distance to travel than the inside wheels, so there are gears that allow the wheels to go at different speeds when you turn. That set of gears is called a d... More
Differential Service
November 23, 2020
When you take a corner in your car, the outside wheels have a slightly longer distance to go than the inside wheels. That means that the outside wheels must turn a bit faster than the inside. The piece of mechanical wizardry that makes this possible is called the differential. The differential ... More
The Auto Lab Troy Guide to Servicing Your Differential
July 17, 2020
Differential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level?Do these questions sound familiar? They're not uncommon for Troy drivers. A lot of us in Troy don't know what a differential is or what it's for. Every vehi... More
Differential Service at Auto Lab Troy: Viva la Difference
January 14, 2020
Every vehicle on Michigan roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Troy residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn travels a much sh... More
The Auto Lab Troy Guide To Servicing Your Differential
February 18, 2015
Differential? Whats that? And whats it for? Ive been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level? Do these questions sound familiar? Theyre not uncommon for Troy car owners. A lot of us in Troy dont know what a differential is or what its for... More