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Viva la Differential

With front-wheel drive being so common these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most folks don’t even have to think about it.  And most rear-whee...
Published on: Sep 08, 2024

Simple Answers from NAPA AutoCare SoCal for : Differential Service

{{ image('NDIx') }} Question:What is a differential and why do drivers need to have it serviced?NAPA AutoCare SoCal Answer:First of all – your vehicle does have a differential. If it's a rear ...
Published on: Aug 01, 2022

Differential Service

When you take a corner in your car, the outside wheels have a slightly longer distance to go than the inside wheels.  That means that the outside wheels must turn a bit faster than the inside.&nb...
Published on: Dec 21, 2019

Simple Answers from NAPA AutoCare SoCal for : Differential Service

Question What is a differential and why do I need to have it serviced? Answer First – your vehicle does have a differential.  If it’s rear wheel drive, your differential is on the ...
Published on: Jun 21, 2017

Differential Service

When drivers take a corner in their vehicle, the outside wheels have a slightly longer distance to go than the inside wheels. That means that the outside wheels have to turn a bit faster than th...
Published on: Nov 11, 2015