Differential Service

September 3, 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 Tire & Auto Service Plainfield: Viva la Difference

December 6, 2017

Every vehicle on Illinois roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Plainfield 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 m... More

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Guide to Servicing Your Differential

November 15, 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 Plainfield drivers. A lot of us in Plainfield don't know what a differential is or what it's for... More