An LSD is not just for burnouts. It's one of the most powerful tools in vehicle handling. A few years ago, I found myself in a familiar position as a car enthusiast: Shopping for an NA Miata. My ...

How much do you know about your axles? Assuming you’re at least mildy off-road savvy (hey you’re readingthismagazine!), it should be no news to you that a locking differential or a limited slip ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you replace a differential on your car, you shouldn't proceed to drive away immediately as if nothing's new. Engineering Explained's Jason Fenske lays out the break-in procedure for a new ...

In basic terms, the limited-slip diff does what it says, as it's a device that limits the amount of wheelspin when the driven wheels lose grip when power is applied. The LSD does this by ...

The limited slip differential (LSD) is one of the greatest automotive achievements since the invention of the automobile itself. Yes, it helps transfer power to the ground under hard launches or ...