Every time I get the oil changed on my 1998 Toyota Tacoma, the service man tries to sell me an oil change for the differentials. I decline because I don't want to pay the money and I'm not sure if the ...

A differential is one of a car's most important moving parts. It's the thing that takes the torque from the car's driveshaft, and distributes it among the driven wheels. Since there's a lot of ...

Q: I own a 2011 Toyota RAV4 V-6 all-wheel-drive with 59,000 miles. I have pulled a boat and trailer for approximately 2,500 miles since the car was new. At my last oil change the dealer recommended ...

In a rear-wheel, or four-wheel drive vehicle, the differential oil change is probably one of the most overlooked routine maintenance items there is. Luckily, changing this thick, rich-smelling oil is ...

Let's be honest, the average person has never thought about whether differentials even have fluid. They're not like engines, which require oil changes after about 5,000 to 10,000 miles (or 12,500 if ...

Q: The owner’s manual of my 2004 Honda Pilot recommends regular changing of the “VTM-4” rear differential fluid, which costs more than $100 each time. Is frequent replacement really necessary since I ...

Q: The owner's manual of my 2004 Honda Pilot recommends regular changing of the "VTM-4" rear differential fluid, which costs more than $100 each time. Is frequent replacement really necessary since I ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Changing the car differential oil—it's one of the most-overlooked maintenance tasks ...