Meulensteen Tire
220 Mitchell Ave S Listowel, ON N4W 2B4 519-291-1841
Question:
What is a differential and why do Listowel drivers need to have it serviced?
Meulensteen Tire 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). Listowel 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 Listowel, 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 Listowel 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 Listowel drivers to have them serviced on schedule at Meulensteen Tire in Listowel to avoid premature wear. Talk to your Meulensteen Tire service advisor.
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Meulensteen Tire
220 Mitchell Ave S
Listowel, ON N4W 2B4
519-291-1841
www.meulensteentire.com
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