J & D Auto-Tech Inc
1030 Pleasant Park Rd Ottawa, ON K1G 2A1 613-731-9624
Question:
What is a differential and why do Ottawa drivers need to have it serviced?
J & D Auto-Tech Inc 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). Ottawa 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 Ottawa, 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa drivers to have them serviced on schedule at J & D Auto-Tech Inc in Ottawa to avoid premature wear. Talk to your J & D Auto-Tech Inc service advisor.
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J & D Auto-Tech Inc
1030 Pleasant Park Rd
Ottawa, ON K1G 2A1
613-731-9624
At J & D Auto-Tech Inc we install quality NAPA replacement parts.