GEAR-O-RAMA SUPPLY CHETWYND (2015) LTD.
4876 North Access Road, P.O. Box 27 Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 250-788-2255
Question:
What is a differential and why do Chetwynd drivers need to have it serviced?
GEAR-O-RAMA SUPPLY CHETWYND (2015) 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). Chetwynd 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 Chetwynd, 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 Chetwynd 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 Chetwynd drivers to have them serviced on schedule at GEAR-O-RAMA SUPPLY CHETWYND (2015) LTD. in Chetwynd to avoid premature wear. Talk to your GEAR-O-RAMA SUPPLY CHETWYND (2015) LTD. service advisor.
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GEAR-O-RAMA SUPPLY CHETWYND (2015) LTD.
4876 North Access Road, P.O. Box 27
Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0
250-788-2255
At GEAR-O-RAMA SUPPLY CHETWYND (2015) LTD. we install quality NAPA replacement parts.