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 ...

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 ...

Locking differentials are a type of differential used in vehicles to improve traction and handling, especially in off-road or challenging terrain conditions. The purpose of a locking differential is ...

The standard open differential in most cars is a brilliant piece of engineering, allowing you to take the tightest turns without fighting your tires or tearing your drivetrain apart. But even if you ...

A differential plays an essential role in pushing or pulling a car in a straight line and efficiently and comfortably moving it through a corner. Basically, it’s a device that allows two sides of an ...

It’s a common occurrence when driving off-road. You press the gas pedal only to see one of your drive wheels on each axle sitting motionless while the other spins. Is the axle broken? Hopefully not.

(iSeeCars) — To understand the benefits of a limited-slip differential (often abbreviated to “LSD” in automotive literature) you have to understand the basic components involved in turning a car’s ...

If you’re looking to take your 4x4 on more serious adventures, then you’ll likely want to trade in your open differentials for a set of lockers. With the exception of a few well-equipped rigs such as ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (iSeeCars) — To understand the benefits of a ...