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Lou A · #1 (**permalink**) 09 Sep 2007, 04:48 pm

I was told that if I don't rotate my tires regularly I will burn out my differential. Is that true ??

scottb03gt · #2 (**permalink**) 09 Sep 2007, 04:54 pm

rotating tires has nothing to do with the differential, rotating your tires only gives you the most miles and wear out of them

play_at_y0_own_risk_4o8 · #3 (**permalink**) 09 Sep 2007, 05:00 pm

That is absolutely false!!Rotating the tires only helps to prolong the tread life on the tires as the tires that are in front wear faster and as per Honda should be rotated every 10,000 miles.As far as the differential, the fluid should be replaced at the first 7,500 mile service then again at 30, 60,90 etc. otherwise you will notice a rumbling noise or vibration when making u-turnsI sure hope that was not a mechanic that told you this other nonsense.

sharkracingsyn · #4 (**permalink**) 09 Sep 2007, 05:04 pm

ive been with honda for 8 years now. never in my life have i heard a line like that. yes the only thing tires are rotated for is for proper wear of the tread. with out rotating your tires at the specified mileages they will wear unevenly. the only thng you could do with tires to harm a differential would be to put 2 differents sized tires on either sides fo the vehicle which would cause either wheel to be rotating at different speeds.

FORDever · #5 (**permalink**) 09 Sep 2007, 05:08 pm

I just hope you change your oil every 3,500 miles. rotate your tires every 7,500 miles, replace your wipers every 6 mos, change your differential fluid every 15,000 miles, it's all in your owner's manual.

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