Warning Signs of a Failing Differential

There are several signs that a knowledgeable driver will recognize as differential issues. The first sign comes when you notice a small amount of differential fluid or gear oil around your differential housing. The fluid could indicate a leak in the differential housing gasket or the output axle bearing. In either case, a small leak turns into a large leak as the miles add up. Eventually, you will find puddles of oil beneath your differential.

Another sign is a rattle or clank from the differential area when you slip your vehicle into gear. It sounds like that indicate a universal joint failure that is throwing the gears inside the differential into a different angle changing alignments within the differential.

A grinding sound from the differential while driving is a sure sign of differential failure. Bring your car to our service center here at Bryden Motors in Beloit, WI immediately to have your differential checked for damage by trained technicians.