Differential Essential (Differential Fluid Exchange)
August 24, 2025
What's the dif? To an automotive technician, it's the differential, a part of your vehicle that helps direct power from the engine to the wheels. The differential is a gearbox that enables the drive wheels to turn at different speeds (they do that when you turn). Inside the differential is a f... More
Differential Service
June 25, 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 Grand Haven: Viva la Difference
May 31, 2020
Every vehicle on Michigan roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Grand Haven 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 ... More
The Tuffy Grand Haven Guide to Servicing Your Differential
September 28, 2017
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 Grand Haven drivers. A lot of us in Grand Haven don't know what a differential is or what it's... More