McLean Auto Repair
965 North McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123 847.741.9576

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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: Feb 28, 2022

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: Nov 23, 2018

Simple Answers from McLean Auto Repair for Elgin: 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: Feb 02, 2018

Differential Service

When Elgin 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 faster th...
Published on: Jan 04, 2018

Simple Answers from McLean Auto Repair for Elgin: Differential Service

{{ image('NDIx') }} Question:What is a differential and why do Elgin drivers need to have it serviced?McLean Auto Repair Answer:First of all – your vehicle does have a differential. If it's a r...
Published on: Mar 04, 2014

Viva la Differential At McLean Auto Repair

{{ image('Mjky') }} With front-wheel drive being so common in Elgin these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Elgin folks don't even have to think abou...
Published on: Jun 05, 2012