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 ...

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 ...

A Limited slip differential helps you drive effectively and safely. At times, one of the leading wheels might get stuck when driving on gravel or sand. But if you have the differential, you can keep ...

This explainer video, put together by Auto Express, gives you a quick overview on the history of the limited-slip diff, how it works, and its performance benefits.

News Watch This This Incredible Film From 1937 Teaches You How a Car’s Differential Works It may be 83 years old, but it's still spot-on. Jesus Garcia Published Aug 1, 2020 10:55 AM EDT ...

But even if you understand implicitly how a car's differential works, it's kind of difficult to explain. That's why this instructional film from 1937 is so fantastic.

Defining the Differential So, what is a differential? A differential is a crucial component in the front or rear axle assembly, and it allows you to turn without drivetrain windup.

As a result, traction control and differentials are fitted to your car to control how an engine's output is transferred to the road, helping to make the most of whatever power is on tap.

You already understand the manual gearbox, and you're now an expert on the inner workings of the differential. Today we're going to get hot and gassy and dive on ...

Why did rear wheel drive become standard on cars? Primarily it was an issue of missing technology, namely the differential and the CV axle. Both of these are critical to making a Front Wheel Drive ...