There are a lot of things that can go wrong with your car, so it’s important to keep an eye out for those potential problems and fix them as soon as you can. Differential problems often go unnoticed for a period of time after they appear, but they can be major. If your vehicle has any of the symptoms of differential problems, you should have your differential inspected and replaced as soon as possible. When it comes to bigger jobs like this, it’s important to make sure you’re putting your trust in a qualified mechanic who can get the job done right. If you’re in the St. Louis, MO, area, there’s no better place to have your Kia serviced than Suntrup Kia South.

At times, the wheels on your car have to rotate at different speeds to turn and make other important maneuvers. When you make a turn, the wheel on the outside of your vehicle has to rotate faster than the wheel on the inside. Your differential splits torque evenly between these two different wheels and allows them to react to resistance independently. The wheel with less resistance, the one on the outside of your car when you’re making a turn, will be the one that naturally rotates faster. When your differential starts to go bad, there are a handful of symptoms you might notice. For starters, you might hear a whining noise coming from your differential or transmission and a burning smell. Other symptoms include a jerky transmission and a car that’s simply exceeded the recommendation for having the gear oil changed. If you notice any of these symptoms, make sure you schedule a differential service as soon as you get the chance.
You can’t expect your Kia to keep running smoothly mile after mile if you’re not giving it the quality of service it deserves. Fortunately for you, you can get some of the best service money can buy at Suntrup Kia South if you live in the Kirkwood, MO area. We know how important quality is when it comes to cars, so we only use genuine Kia parts and accessories when we repair your Kia. On top of that, we hire qualified technicians who are experienced working on a range of different Kia models. And as a family-owned and operated business, we care about making sure you have a nice spot to wait while we service your car, which is why we provide a comfortable waiting lounge.

6263 S Lindbergh Blvd,
St. Louis, MO 63123