Glossary / Engine

differentials

28 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A differential is a part of a car that lets the wheels on one axle spin at different speeds, which helps the car turn smoothly. It also sends power from the engine to those wheels.

Technical Definition

Differentials are gear assemblies that allow wheels on the same axle to rotate at different speeds, essential for turning and handling. They also distribute power from the transmission to the wheels.

Hear It Discussed

"like some of the it was all new parts but like the differentials you bought were not new"
Never Build a Whole Car: Autopian's David Tracy and Griffin Riley The Smoking Tire 46:03

"If I see a brake controller and the fluid and if I was doing a used car inspection on this, I would look at it and go, oh, brake controller. Well, let's check the differentials."
The Motor Medics Helping People to Repair Their Cars Over The Phone Under The Hood show 45:51

"it's very clever the way it rotates and those differentials and the torque vectoring at the front."
What would you bring to The Great British Jaguar Day? | The Car Podcast #87 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 26:25