Drivers in Riverside, CA often have questions about the internal parts of their cars. One of the most common questions our staff at DCH Subaru of Riverside receive are ones concerning the differential.
The differential is the system of gears in your vehicle that allows your engine to transmit torque to the vehicle's wheels. Power is taken from the vehicle's engine and split by the differential.
This ability by the differential system is what allows your vehicle's wheels to move at different speeds. Your wheels need the ability to move at different speeds in order to drive safely and smoothly, especially at high speeds.
The differential gear system is also important anytime you make a turn. If your differential system starts to fail, you will typically start to notice extreme vibration when you turn or loud sounds coming from your vehicle. Typically, differentials rarely require maintenance, and rarely fail during the life of the vehicle.
