Differential Service

January 15, 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

November 27, 2022

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. The piece of mechanical wizardry that makes this possible is called the differential. The differential ... More

The Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips Guide to Servicing Your Differential

November 3, 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 Shelby Township drivers. A lot of us in Shelby Township don't know what a differential is or wha... More

Differential Service at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips: Viva la Difference

September 3, 2017

Every vehicle on Michigan roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Shelby Township 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 travel... More

Differential Service At Tuffy Shelby Township: Viva la Difference

January 9, 2015

Every SUV on Michigan freeways has a differential, and it is critical to the proper operation of the vehicle, but most Shelby Township motorists dont have a clue what it is. The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the... More