Noisy differential

Posted on 13/04/2023 13:17 by EmilysDad

My tow cars have been either RWD or permanent 4x4 and have never had any diff problems ... either the rear diff of RWDs or centre on the 4x4s so I wouldn't say that towing has a negative effect on a car's diff(s)

Posted on 13/04/2023 14:56 by

Those with Haldex type systems or similar like the BMW X drive arrangement can get overworked if the tyres aren't matched front and back and side to side.  Even differences in tyre pressures resulting in differing rotational speeds can in extreme cases, cause problems over time.  

 

Posted on 13/04/2023 17:34 by EmilysDad

I knew the Freelander was a slip & grip Haldex type, but haven't really taken much notice of the BMWs with X drive. Something worth noting 👍

Posted on 13/04/2023 17:46 by

Every day is a learning day.  I have always thought the Freelander did not have the Haldex type transmission 😁.

Posted on 13/04/2023 17:46 by

Every day is a learning day.  I have always thought the Freelander did not have the Haldex type transmission 😁.

Posted on 13/04/2023 18:10 by Vulcan

Freelander 1 didn't.

Posted on 13/04/2023 10:49 by

Do you have identical tyres on the front and rear and do you correctly adjust the pressures to compensate for towing the caravan?