Differential Service

March 12, 2023

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 Walled Lake: Viva la Difference

November 1, 2016

Every vehicle on Michigan roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Walled Lake 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 a ... More

The Tuffy Walled Lake Guide to Servicing Your Differential

July 10, 2016

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 Walled Lake drivers. A lot of us in Walled Lake don't know what a differential is or what it's f... More

Differential Service At Tuffy Walled Lake: Viva la Difference

November 21, 2014

Your browser does not support video Every SUV on Michigan interstates has a differential, and it is vital to the proper operation of the vehicle, but most Walled Lake motorists dont have a clue what it is. The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when y... More