Differential Service
January 1, 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
The Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Guide to Servicing Your Differential
November 21, 2021
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 Elgin drivers. A lot of us in Elgin don't know what a differential is or what it's for. Every ve... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin: Viva la Difference
October 27, 2019
Every vehicle on Illinois roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Elgin 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 much s... More