The Tire Mart provides Differential Fluid Change services to Frederick, MD, Thurmont, MD, Middletown, MD, and other surrounding areas.

Approx. Time: 60 Minutes  |   Price Range: Get Quote for Price

The Basics Behind Differential Fluid Change Services at The Tire Mart

Differential fluid lubricates the differential in all-wheel drive (AWD), four-wheel drive (4WD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), and front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles. In most cases, front-wheel drive vehicles have a transaxle instead of a separate differential, but there are some instances where FWD vehicles have a stand-alone differential. The purpose of the differential is to deliver power to the wheels while allowing them to turn at different speeds. As your vehicle completes a turn, each wheel covers a different distance. The two wheels on the inside of the turn travel a shorter distance than the two wheels on the outside of the turn. Similarly, the two front wheels travel a different distance than the two back wheels. The differential allows your vehicle to make turns smoothly despite these differences, and differential fluid keeps the moving parts of the differential lubricated. Your differential needs clean differential fluid to ensure a smooth ride at all times.



Why Should You Have Differential Fluid Change Services Performed at The Tire Mart?

Differential fluid reduces the heat caused by the friction of moving parts inside the differential. But friction and heat will progressively break down differential fluid. Worn-out differential fluid can lead to unreliable differential performance, noise, excessive wear, breakdown, or failure. Complete differential failure will result in your entire differential system needing to be replaced. Always be sure to refer to the owner’s manual in your vehicle when determining the proper service intervals for changing your differential fluid. A differential fluid service prepares your vehicle for new fluid by draining out the old fluid and replacing it with fresh differential fluid. During a fluid change, our service staff may inspect other differential components, like gears and shafts, for excessive wear so that the differential continues to work properly.

We proudly service the Differential Fluid Change needs of customers in Frederick, MD, Thurmont, MD, Middletown, MD, and surrounding areas.

Areas Served : Frederick, MD | Thurmont, MD | Middletown, MD | and surrounding areas

The Tire Mart in Frederick, MD

Since opening in 1965, we have evolved to add many mechanical services. Our NAPA AutoCare Center operates out of six service bays. We stock a variety of passenger and light truck tires, too. For the best in auto repairs, everything from Maryland State Inspections and Engine swaps, and everything in between, trust our ASE-certified technicians. Call us now to schedule an appointment.

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Phone: (301) 663-3211
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Address: 43 Degrange St
Frederick, MD 21701

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(301) 663-3211
43 Degrange Street | Frederick, MD 21701
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed Weekends
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