Differential Essential (Differential Fluid Exchange)
September 22, 2024
What's the dif? To an automotive technician, it's the differential, a part of your vehicle that helps direct power from the engine to the wheels. The differential is a gearbox that enables the drive wheels to turn at different speeds (they do that when you turn). Inside the differential is a f... More
Differential Service
June 16, 2024
When you're driving and turn a corner, you probably aren't aware of all that's going on with your wheels. The outside wheels have a longer distance to travel than the inside wheels, so there are gears that allow the wheels to go at different speeds when you turn. That set of gears is called a d... More
The Sterling Tire & Auto Guide to Servicing Your Differential
April 7, 2019
Differential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level?Do these questions sound familiar? They're not uncommon for Sterling Heights drivers. A lot of us in Sterling Heights don't know what a differential is or w... More
Differential Service at Sterling Tire & Auto: Viva la Difference
February 29, 2016
Every vehicle on Michigan roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Sterling Heights residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn trave... More
Differential Service At Sterling Tire & Auto: Vive ala Difference
August 5, 2014
Your browser does not support video Every SUV on Michigan freeways has a differential, and it is essential to the proper operation of the vehicle, but most Sterling Heights motorists dont have a clue what it is. The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, ... More