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Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Lancaster
If you are ready to have your drive train looked at, give us a call at 661-949-8484. Let's start with front wheel drive. The point where the transmission stops and the driveline begins is a little blurred with front wheel drive because the transaxle houses both the transmission function and the differential function. The half shafts that send power to each front wheel come out of the transaxle. The shaft is connected to the wheel by a constant velocity, or CV, joint. The CV joint is protected from dirt and water by an airtight, flexible rubber boot. On to rear wheel drive. The driveline for a rear wheel drive vehicle starts with the driveshaft – that long tube that connects the transmission with the differential on the rear axle. Some vehicles in Lancaster have a two piece drive shaft. The shafts are connected to the transmission and the differential with big universal joints. Most Lancaster residents have probably heard the term 'u-joints.' These joints can wear out, just like the CV joints in front wheel drive vehicles. You may hear some clunking or feel a jolt when shifting into drive or reverse – if you do, get your driveline inspected at The Car Doctors of the Antelope Valley in Lancaster. The differential on the rear axle sends power out to each rear wheel through half shafts in the axle. The differential fluid needs to be drained periodically and replaced with clean fluid. When the seal on the end of the axle is damaged or leaks, the axle will need to be serviced. The routine maintenance item here is differential service. Be sure to check your owner's manual or Lancaster service advisor for intervals. Most all-wheel drive vehicles are very similar to front wheel drive when it comes to the front end. They also have a center differential that transfers power to the rear differential. Connecting it all is a shaft from the transaxle to the center differential and another from the center differential to the rear differential. So all of the normal front wheel drive service is recommended as well as service to the center and rear differentials. The Car Doctors of the Antelope Valley Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle
If you're reading this article in Lancaster, California, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at The Car Doctors of the Antelope Valley tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. Your heart beats a little faster, your blood pressure rises. You worry about spending more money than you had planned. And you worry that if you say "no," you might be harming your vehicle or risking your family's safety. At the risk of sounding like your dad, you really should have done your homework. Service recommendations are in your owner's manual. But it is not like you want to keep your vehicle auto maintenance schedule on your nightstand for bedtime reading. The Car Doctors of the Antelope Valley The Car Doctors of the Antelope Valley Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
Lancaster residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is. For help identifying the type of gasoline your engine needs, come by The Car Doctors of the Antelope Valley in Lancaster. The Car Doctors of the Antelope Valley |
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