
Differential Service
February 16, 2025
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 Tire & Auto Service Batavia Guide to Servicing Your Differential
July 23, 2022
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 Batavia drivers. A lot of us in Batavia don't know what a differential is or what it's for. Ever... More

Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia: Viva la Difference
June 14, 2016
Every vehicle on Illinois roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Batavia 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... More

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia Guide To Servicing Your Differential
April 4, 2015
Differential? Whats that? And whats it for? Ive been told by my service professional that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level? Do these questions sound familiar? Theyre not uncommon for Batavia car owners. A lot of us in Batavia dont know what a differential is or w... More