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 ...

If you’re a car enthusiast, especially about four-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles, you may be familiar with locking differentials. But if you’re anything like me, you didn’t know ...

Locking differentials are a definite game changer when it comes to off-roading. They increase traction by forcing both tires on an axle to turn. But what is a locking differential? Car people will ...

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 ...

Driving with the diff lock engaged on dry pavement isn't just a bad habit. It's a quick way to strain your drivetrain and make the whole car feel off. The tighter the corner, the worse it gets. Your ...

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 ...

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 ...

It has become the must-have inclusion for every serious four-wheel drive, but when and why do you need to use your differential lock?