Bird's Auto Clinic
17 Chittick Ave Po Box 424 Hantsport, NS B0P 1P0 902-684-0026
Question:
What is a differential and why do Hantsport drivers need to have it serviced?
Bird's Auto Clinic 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). Hantsport 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 Hantsport, 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 Hantsport 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 Hantsport drivers to have them serviced on schedule at Bird's Auto Clinic in Hantsport to avoid premature wear. Talk to your Bird's Auto Clinic service advisor.
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Bird's Auto Clinic
17 Chittick Ave Po Box 424
Hantsport, NS B0P 1P0
902-684-0026
At Bird's Auto Clinic we install quality NAPA replacement parts.