Using the Google Gemini Live feature on his smartphone, Nguyen successfully performed an oil change on his 2009 BMW 335i. (Image: Unsplash) How smart is Google Gemini? In a clip that’s racking up over ...

Michal studies Automotive Journalism at Coventry University in the UK, and has been writing for CarBuzz since March 2025. He was nominated for student culture piece of the year recently and has been ...

Your rear differential is one of the most unappreciated parts in your car or truck. It does what might be the hardest job of all of those components, multiplying torque from your transmission and ...

This video details the restoration of a car's Limited Slip Differential (LSD). It covers the process of testing the clutch plate, draining and removing differential components, and addressing rust on ...

Let's be honest, the average person has never thought about whether differentials even have fluid. They're not like engines, which require oil changes after about 5,000 to 10,000 miles (or 12,500 if ...

While many may be concerned about big mechanical items going wrong — like the engine and transmission — the transfer case is also a critical component to keep an eye on in four-wheel-drive (4WD) and ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Changing the car differential oil—it's one of the most-overlooked maintenance tasks ...

At the car repair shop, we often hear mechanics mention gear oil and transmission fluid when discussing any fix involving the gearbox — so much so that many might have started to believe that they are ...

Holden’s own service schedule for this model Captiva doesn’t specify a change interval for the differential oil. Instead, it recommends the oil be changed when required according to how the car is ...

Starting in January, BMW will fill up all new diesel models it builds in Germany with HVO 100 hydrotreated vegetable oil. The German automaker is working with Finnish manufacturer Neste on the ...

While it’s likely seldom done, some vehicles’ maintenance schedules do include an interval for changing the differential fluid, though perhaps only under “severe service” conditions such as frequent ...