Differential

One of the most overlooked components on your vehicle is your differential. We all have been trained to change our engine oil frequently, monitor our transmission fluid and change routinely. One thing no-one talks about is the differential. Since the differential is underneath your truck, car or SUV, it rarely gets thought of.

Routinely you should change your differential oil every 30,000 to 50,000km.

The differential is a component every vehicle has. The gears are in constant movement as the wheels move. If you choose not to change your oil on regular intervals, the oil breaks down and you end up with metal grinding on metal as you lose the lubricating properties of the gear oil.

Your level of service is going to vary if you have both a front and rear differential. If your vehicle is front wheel drive, you have a front differential. If you have a rear wheel drive you have a rear differential and 4 wheel drives and all wheel drive vehicles have both a front and rear differential.

Signs your differential needs to be serviced can be:

• Leaking Oil
• Strange noises when accelerating or decelerating
• Vibrations
• Unusual smells such as a burnt oil smell
• Difficulty steering

If you’re wondering if you should have your differential service, give us a call and we’ll let you know if it’s something you should address now or if it can wait.

Pro-Tech Transmissions is the best top transmission shop in Edmonton. We’ll give you a fair honest price for differential service with no hidden fees.

Why Pro-Tech Transmissions

At Pro-Tech Transmissions we’ve been rebuilding transmissions since 1999. Together our team brings over 40 years of experience to every transmission issue and we have the top transmission technician in Alberta.

Give us a call for a transmission diagnostic and we’ll diagnose what needs to be repaired to fix your vehicle issue and guide you to make the best decision for you and your vehicle.

Pro-Tech Transmissions can help with all of your transmission repair needs. If you are in the Edmonton area and have been looking for transmission assistance near me, search no further because we’ve got you covered! We also service transfer cases and more, so if you are looking for peace of mind, bring your car into our shop today!

Whether you have a front or rear differential is going to depend on the vehicle you’re driving.  Front wheel drives have a front differential, rear wheel drive vehicles have a rear differential and 4 wheel / all wheel vehicles will have both a front and rear differential.

The differential is a component of your vehicles driveline axle that contains gears that play a pivotal role in how your vehicle makes turns. The differential is designed to help your vehicle maintain traction on the road surface when turning. The differential accounts for wheel speed during a turn allowing the outside wheel to rotate faster that the inside tire providing a smooth turn. Based on your vehicle, your differential my include additional functions.

Different types of differentials

Open Differential

• An open differential is the most basic differential you’ll find. It accounts for variations of individual wheel speed or slip, nothing else.

Limited Slip Differential

• Similar to the open differential, the limited slip provides the same function but also transfers torque to each wheel. During a hard turn, the limited slip differential will power the vehicle through turns without the tires slipping on the road surface.

Locking Differential

• Locking differentials are often found on off-road vehicles, some performance cars that need to send equal amounts of power to each wheel. This feature allows for a “fixed axle” on your vehicle. Locking differentials will provide maximum traction providing a big benefit for off-roading or rock climbing.

Torque Vectoring Differential

• Also known as an active differential is the most advanced differential on the market. This differential uses sensors and electronics to gather road & car data then electronically adjust settings of the differential for maximum driving experience. These differentials are often found in rear wheel and all wheel drive vehicles such as BMW, Subaru, Audi’s and other high-performance vehicles.

No matter what differential(s) you have on your vehicle, maintenance should be a priority due to the complexity of the system. Learn more about servicing your differential here.

At Pro-Tech Transmission, we are the best top transmission shop in Alberta. You can expect a fair and honest price with no hidden fees.

Why Pro-Tech Transmissions

At Pro-Tech Transmissions we’ve been rebuilding transmissions since 1999. Together our team brings over 40 years of experience to every transmission issue and we have the top transmission technician in Alberta.

Give us a call for a transmission diagnostic and we’ll diagnose what needs to be repaired to fix your vehicle issue and guide you to make the best decision for you and your vehicle.

Pro-Tech Transmissions can help with all of your transmission repair needs. If you are in the Edmonton area and have been looking for transmission assistance near me, search no further because we’ve got you covered! We also service transfer cases and more, so if you are looking for peace of mind, bring your car into our shop today!