Differential Service & Repair
Don't Let That Whining Noise Be the Soundtrack to Your Commute
If your car starts making weird noises while turning or your tires are wearing unevenly, your differential might be throwing in the towel. At GT Transmissions, we handle differential service, repair, and rebuilds for front, rear, and all-wheel-drive vehicles—because your drivetrain deserves better than metal-on-metal chaos
What Is a Differential and Why Should You Care?
The differential helps your wheels spin at different speeds when turning—kind of important unless you enjoy dragging tires across pavement. It works with your transmission to deliver power to the wheels while keeping your turns smooth and your tires happy.
Whether you drive RWD, FWD, AWD, or 4WD, your vehicle has at least one differential (and maybe more). When it’s not working right? You’ll know.
Signs Your Differential Might Be in Trouble
⚙️ Whining or Howling Sounds – If your car sounds like it's haunted whenever you accelerate or decelerate, that’s not normal.
⚙️ Clunking When Shifting or Turning – Not a good sound. That’s usually worn gears or a loose pinion.
⚙️ Vibration While Driving – Especially during acceleration—could be bad bearings or a failing U-joint.
⚙️ Uneven or Rapid Tire Wear – The differential’s job is to prevent this. If your tires are wearing oddly, it might be time for a check.
⚙️ Leaking Gear Oil – Any puddles or greasy buildup near the axle seals could mean you’re low on lube and heading for big problems.
These are your warning signs. Ignoring them? That’s a fast-track to total failure—and a much bigger bill.
What We Do
At GT Transmissions, we know differentials inside and out (literally—we've rebuilt more of them than we can count). Whether yours needs a simple service or a full overhaul, we’ve got it covered.
Differential Services Include:
🔧 Gear Oil Change / Fluid Service – Fresh fluid keeps things running smoothly and prevents early wear.
🔧 Seal & Gasket Replacement – Stop leaks before they become failures.
🔧 Bearing Replacement – Keeps the gears aligned and quiet.
🔧 Ring & Pinion Gear Replacement – If they’re worn or damaged, we’ll replace and set them up right.
🔧 Full Differential Rebuilds – For when things are really bad, we’ll strip it down, rebuild it, and get you back on the road.
We service open, limited-slip, locking differentials, and everything in between.
Why GT Transmissions?
When people search "differential repair near me" in Ronkonkoma or Long Island, they don’t just want someone who kinda knows how these systems work. They want someone who actually gets it—and that’s us.
✔ We Do the Work Ourselves – No outsourcing. No mystery.
✔ We Don’t Guess – Diagnostics first, then we explain what’s up—no fluff.
✔ We Use Quality Parts – OEM or better. Always.
✔ Honest, Down-to-Earth Service – We’ll tell you what you need, not what pads the bill.
✔ Flexible Options – From minor repairs to full rebuilds, we’ll work with your budget.
Book Your Differential Service Today
If your car’s making noises, your tires are wearing funny, or things just don’t feel right, don’t wait for a full breakdown. Let GT Transmissions inspect, service, or rebuild your differential before it turns into something worse.
Call Today—because weird whining noises should come from passengers, not your drivetrain.