Differential Essential (Differential Fluid Exchange)
December 8, 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
February 26, 2023
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
Differential Service at Tuffy St. Johns: Viva la Difference
September 9, 2018
Every vehicle on Florida roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most St. Johns 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 travels a mu... More
The Tuffy St. Johns Guide to Servicing Your Differential
July 24, 2016
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 St. Johns drivers. A lot of us in St. Johns don't know what a differential is or what it's for... More
The Tuffy St. Johns Guide To Servicing Your Differential
December 29, 2015
Differential? Whats that? And whats it for? Ive been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level? Do these questions sound familiar? Theyre not uncommon for St. Johns car owners. A lot of us in St. Johns dont know what a differential is or ... More