American Tire and Service
4520 Arrowhead Ridge Drive, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505.891.8951

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Differential Service

When Rio Rancho 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 fast...
Published on: Apr 10, 2023

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: Mar 21, 2022

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: Jun 27, 2021

Simple Answers from American Tire and Service for Rio Rancho: Differential Service

{{ image('NDIx') }} Question:What is a differential and why do Rio Rancho drivers need to have it serviced?American Tire and Service Answer:First of all – your vehicle does have a differential....
Published on: Apr 19, 2020

Viva la Differential At American Tire and Service

{{ image('Mjky') }} With front-wheel drive being so common in Rio Rancho these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Rio Rancho folks don't even have to ...
Published on: May 07, 2019

Simple Answers from American Tire and Service for Rio Rancho: 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: May 06, 2018