Differential

When was the last time you had your automotive differentials serviced or repaired? Fisk Automotive, located in Fullerton and only 3 miles away from Anaheim, can help when you need to service or repair your vehicle’s differentials.

Most of our clients are not aware how differentials work or why they are so important to the drive system of their vehicle. When a car turns a corner, one wheel is on the “inside” of a turning arc, and the other wheel is on the “outside.” Consequently, the outside wheel has to turn faster than the inside one in order to cover the greater distance in the same amount of time. Thus, because the two wheels are not driven with the same speed, a differential is necessary.

A car differential is placed halfway between the driving wheels, on either the front, rear, or both axles (depending on whether it’s a front-, rear-, or 4-wheel-drive car). In rear-wheel drive cars, the differential converts rotational motion of the transmission shaft which lies parallel to the car’s motion to rotational motion of the half-shafts (on the ends of which are the wheels), which lie perpendicular to the car’s motion.

When a differential isn’t working properly, it’s time to bring your vehicle in to Fisk Automotive for a thorough examination by our ASE Certified Technicians. Call today at (714) 526-3303 for an appointment, or schedule an appointment online. Conveniently located for residents and local businesses within Fullerton and Anaheim, Fisk Automotive is at 820 West Commonwealth Ave just East of Euclid next to U-Haul in Fullerton, just 3 minutes west of the the old location.