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It's like giving your car a little upgrade to make it feel sportier when you drive."}},{"startTime":1295.8,"endTime":1296.8,"type":"part","title":"differential","url":"/glossary/differential","quote":"We also found out that the differential was trashed in the truck once they took the transmission out.","canonicalId":"part:differential","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A differential is a mechanical component that allows for the difference in wheel speed between the left and right wheels, especially during turns. It helps maintain traction and stability in vehicles.","simplifiedExplanation":"The differential is a part of the car that helps the wheels turn at different speeds, which is important when going around corners. 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