Acura Rear Differential Service

Rear Differential Service

Your differentials are something that often does not get talked about which means they aren’t too well known, which inevitably means they are more likely to be ignored until it’s too late. So, what are they and how do you know if your rear differential needs to be serviced?

What is your Rear Differential?

In short, your rear differential is what lets your wheels turn at different speeds. When you make a corner, the wheels closest to the cut have to perform differently than the outer wheels. They make smaller rotations.

Your rear differential houses a certain type of gear oil that both lubricates the parts around it and helps to prevent wear and tear around the gears.

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Maintaining Your Rear Differential

Like any other oil, this oil gets dirty too. When it gets too dirty, it cannot perform its job as it needs to. This places stress on other parts of your vehicle and can lead to premature failure and costly repairs. During our rear differential service, our team changes the fluid and replaces it for a fresh start.

When do you know your rear differentials need to be serviced?

- When you put your vehicle in drive and you can hear rattling from the rear

- Grinding noises when accelerating

- Feeling vibrations at high speeds

How often should you exchange your rear differential fluid?

The range is usually from 30,000 t0 50,00 miles. These mile increments are also usually around the time ofmajor services. Consult your owner’s manual for further detail or come bring your car in for our team to take a look.

Come to McGrath Acura of Morton Grove for All Your Differential Services

Drivers all around the Chicago area trust and prefer the team of certified technicians at McGrath Acura of Morton Grove for all of their vehicle needs from simple routine maintenance to larger tasks like rear differential services.

Our team makes sure our customers are comfortable from start to finish by providing a plethora of amenities like free high-speed WiFi, flexible drop-off and pick-up hours, children’s play area and so much more. Bring your car in to see us at McGrath Acura and see why drivers from Elmhurst, Palatine, and surrounding areas trust us to take care of their cares.

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