While it’s likely seldom done, some vehicles’ maintenance schedules do include an interval for changing the differential fluid, though perhaps only under “severe service” conditions such as frequent ...

This article applies to the Chevrolet Camaro (2010-2015). The Chevrolet Camaro is a rear wheel drive, which means it has a rear differential that you need to worry about. Depending on your driving ...

Larry Kosilla is here to show you how to replace your rear differential fluid on this Wrenched. Think your rear differential is due for some re-lubrication? Larry Kosilla is here to show you how to ...

A differential is one of a car's most important moving parts. It's the thing that takes the torque from the car's driveshaft, and distributes it among the driven wheels. Since there's a lot of ...

When driving your car through a turn or corner, the inside drive wheel – closest to the inside of the corner – travels less than the outside wheel does. If the wheels were spinning at the same speed, ...

In a rear-wheel, or four-wheel drive vehicle, the differential oil change is probably one of the most overlooked routine maintenance items there is. Luckily, changing this thick, rich-smelling oil is ...

Every time I get the oil changed on my 1998 Toyota Tacoma, the service man tries to sell me an oil change for the differentials. I decline because I don't want to pay the money and I'm not sure if the ...

Q: I own a 2011 Toyota RAV4 V-6 all-wheel-drive with 59,000 miles. I have pulled a boat and trailer for approximately 2,500 miles since the car was new. At my last oil change the dealer recommended ...

Car differentials perform a crucial function in automotive engineering, channeling torque to wheels and enabling smooth navigation through curves and varying surfaces. Beyond basic mechanics, the ...

$480 for a 30k-mile differential fluid change on a new 2024 Toyota Highlander XSE—is this essential service or a dealer's cash grab? George Joseph on the Toyota Highlander Owners Club Facebook page ...