Differential Service

Differential Fluid Exchange is Vital

The parts on your rear and front axle use differential fluids that are thicker than the average motor oil. This special fluid is a mixture of consistency that is comparable to oil and grease if you are talking about weight. Like any other oil or fluid, the differential fluid becomes contaminated and must be replaced or exchanged. The main purpose of the differential is to enable your vehicle to perform certain maneuvers like turning a corner at different speeds, safely and accurately. It is the recommendation of most manufacturers that vehicle owners have their differential fluid changed at every 50,000 miles (ca. 80,467 km). However, this may not be the case for all vehicles.

Nevertheless, when differential fluid is not changed out or replaced, your vehicle will not drive at optimal performance. You may experience a decrease in your vehicles driving capacity. Maintaining a high level of safe driving on the highway is vital for you and others you share the highway with. If not changed or if left unchanged the components that rely on a differential service will eventually fail. This could result in the gears freezing or locking up during active driving, thus creating a hazardous possibility of damage or an accident. Depending on whether you have a front or rear or four-wheel drive, you need to ensure that your vehicle is safe for you to drive at all times.