4829 196th St. SW Lynnwood, WA
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5:30pm
Expert Differential Service in Lynnwood
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Experienced Differential Diagnosis & Repair
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Transfer Case Maintenance and Repair
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Your car's differential does an extremely important job for you, but it's not something we think about very often. When you turn your steering wheel, the inside tire must roll at a much slower pace than the outside tire. Your differential is very scientifically calibrated to keep your wheels from scraping or hopping as you turn. KC Martin Automotive is prepared to handle any repair or service for differential systems in Lynnwood, WA—even if it turns out there are issues with the connected systems.
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The differential system contains gears that transfer power from your vehicle's drivetrain to the wheels—this is why they are also commonly called "gearboxes." Strong gears that work constantly in your car must be protected with lubrication.
If you have a front-wheel- or rear-wheel-drive car, it is named this way because the driven wheels are linked so that your engine and transmission system can turn them. The other set of wheels actually spins independently. In a front-wheel-drive car, your differential is located between the front wheels, and it is referred to as a transaxle. Rear-wheel-drive cars are differentiated at the back, and four-wheel-drive vehicles have them on both the front and back axles and also one in the center. The one in the center adjusts for the speed differences between the front and back.
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Okay, so it's clear that this is a very complicated system, but there's one way to make sure it continues to work well over time. It has to do with the differential fluid. Differential fluid lubricates and keeps the gears cool. The fluid can get dirty over time, usually due to bits of the gears flaking off. The fluid must be changed at scheduled times, usually set and recommended by the car's manufacturer.
It's also important to know that there are various differential types, but rest assured KC Martin can diagnose and repair any of them. If your car's manual suggests differential servicing, or if you're noticing any rough operation with your car, schedule an appointment with us today. KC Martin is proud to be as good as any at differential servicing and repair in Lynnwood.