There might be a whining, grinding or growling noise coming from the rear of your car. The noise may be constant or only when accelerating or turning. And it could be so subtle that you forget it’s ...

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 ...

Bigger tires and a lift kit are the first two modifications most people make to their 4x4s. But after they've gotten the look they want, they find out that even with aggressive tires their truck still ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...

What It Does Splits engine torque into two outputs, each of which is able to rotate at a different speed. Shortcomings When one tire loses traction, the opposing tire also experiences a torque ...

A locking differential, often referred to as a "locker," is a type of differential that enhances traction by ensuring both wheels on the same axle turn at the same speed, even when one has little or ...

The realm of automotive technology is rife with jargon and acronyms, from ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) — which first appeared in 1978 — to ZEV (Zero-Emissions Vehicles). Sitting squarely between those ...

There simply is no better upgrade for improving the off-road performance of your 4x4 than locking differentials. It's that simple. If your 4x4 doesn't have lockers, then it is nothing more than a 2x2, ...

The Japanese say torque vectoring reduces steering effort. The Germans will tell you that these trick differentials increase dynamism (whatever that means). And the Americans—just now getting started ...

(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 ...