Differential Service
January 21, 2024
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 at Tuffy Grand Rapids: Viva la Difference
August 26, 2018
Every vehicle on Michigan roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Grand Rapids 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 travels ... More
The Tuffy Grand Rapids Guide to Servicing Your Differential
September 28, 2017
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 Grand Rapids drivers. A lot of us in Grand Rapids don't know what a differential is or what it's... More