Differential Service - from $39.95*

Benefits of the Service

• Protects ring and pinion gears from premature wear, rust and corrosion
• Protects clutch plates, especially in limited slip differentials
• Reduces heat levels inside the differential
• Reduces friction levels between ring and pinion
• Keeps pinion and differential bearings lubricated

The drivetrain serves two functions: it transfers power evenly from the engine to all drive wheels and it varies the amount of torque. The drivetrain may include the differential, a transfer case (in four-wheel and all-wheel drive cars) and the transmission.

The differential is the mechanical component that spins both the left and right wheels, but lets them rotate at different speeds so that the vehicle can make turns. When a vehicle makes a turn, the outer wheel has to turn faster than the inner wheel, due to the difference in the length of the paths they take. The differential is located between the two wheels, and is attached to each wheel by an axle shaft. Four-wheel drive vehicles have a separate differential for each pair of wheels, connected through a transfer case.

Differential fluid provides lubrication to gears, bearings, shafts and other internal components. Heat, pressure and friction can slowly breakdown the additives in the differential fluid. In addition, small particles of metal and clutch material may come off as they wear and these particles can mix with the fluid. Fluids can also become contaminated with water.

Our service includes:

• evacuating the old differential fluid
• filling the differential with manufacturer recommended type and quantity of new fluid
• *Up to 2 litres of mineral gear oil
• *Synthetic gear oils cost additional