If you've ever wondered how power gets transferred from your steering wheel to your tires, the short answer is: the differential. The differential is the gearbox found between every vehicle's drive wheels. They are responsible for transferring engine power to the axles, which enable the wheels to turn.
Delivering engine power to the wheels sounds like a big enough task for a single car part. That's not all the differentials do, however; they also allow the different sides of the wheel to turn at different speeds. This optimize vehicle control, as turning goes more smoothly when the outside wheels rotate at a faster speed than the ones on the inside.
To ensure smooth vehicle performance, you need to maintain your differentials. Oftentimes, when the differentials are acting up, vehicles simply need new differential fluid. Visit our service center here at Gillie Hyde Ford Lincoln Inc. in Glasgow if you suspect your differentials are starting to malfunction.
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