We take our differentials for granted, right? Of course, we expect our vehicles to navigate turns without scrubbing the ...

As the How It Works series progresses, we edge closer and closer to a car's ultimate goal—which is, of course, to put power to the pavement. Lost month you learned about how a transmis-sion directs ...

To turn engine power into controllable motion, cars rely on something called the differential. A differential allows wheels on the same axle to rotate at different speeds. If you want more information ...

How does a car's differential work? You probably have a vague understanding. Some stuff spins, some stuff doesn't, and somehow, the result allows your car to drive around a curve without shredding its ...

There are many possible differentials to use in the rearend of your car. Before making your decision you should determine how you will use the car, how streetable you want it to be and how much you ...

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If you’ve ever shopped for a sports car, you’ll often hear the term “limited-slip differential” (or LSD); you’re probably aware that it’s better than not having one, but it can be unclear exactly what ...

In garages, on trails, and around campfires, debate will always rage over what single modification is most effective in creating a capable 4x4. Is there one magic mod that can dramatically improve ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. To turn engine power into controllable motion, cars rely on something called the differential. A differential allows wheels on the ...