J and C Auto Service
821 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 630.968.9827

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Viva la Differential

With front-wheel drive being so common these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most folks don’t even have to think about it.  And most rear-whee...
Published on: Jun 13, 2022

Simple Answers from J and C Auto Service for Downers Grove: Differential Service

Question What is a differential and why do I need to have it serviced? Answer First – your vehicle does have a differential.  If it’s rear wheel drive, your differential is on the ...
Published on: May 31, 2022

Differential Service

When Downers Grove drivers take a corner in their vehicle, the outside wheels have a slightly longer distance to go than the inside wheels. That means that the outside wheels have to turn a bit f...
Published on: Jul 08, 2021

Differential Service

When you take a corner in your car, the outside wheels have a slightly longer distance to go than the inside wheels.  That means that the outside wheels must turn a bit faster than the inside.&nb...
Published on: Sep 05, 2020

Simple Answers from J and C Auto Service for Downers Grove: Differential Service

{{ image('NDIx') }} Question:What is a differential and why do Downers Grove drivers need to have it serviced?J and C Auto Service Answer:First of all – your vehicle does have a differential. I...
Published on: Apr 15, 2016

Viva la Differential At J and C Auto Service

{{ image('Mjky') }} With front-wheel drive being so common in Downers Grove these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Downers Grove folks don't even ha...
Published on: Nov 07, 2012