Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd
4656 Westwinds Dr Ne # 305 Calgary, AB T3J 3Z5 403-293-3438
Question:
What is a differential and why do Calgary drivers need to have it serviced?
Precision Alignment & Brake 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). Calgary 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 Calgary, 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 Calgary 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 Calgary drivers to have them serviced on schedule at Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd in Calgary to avoid premature wear. Talk to your Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd service advisor.
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Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd
4656 Westwinds Dr Ne # 305
Calgary, AB T3J 3Z5
403-293-3438
precisionalignment.ca
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