{"id":379,"date":"2021-03-08T17:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T17:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/porschesantaclarita\/?p=379"},"modified":"2024-03-12T20:34:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T20:34:32","slug":"what-are-the-common-differentials-in-the-auto-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.porschesantaclarita.com\/blog\/what-are-the-common-differentials-in-the-auto-market\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the common differentials in the auto market?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">The four common types of differentials<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you ever heard a mechanic talk about a differential or this is the first time you are hearing about it, we understand it is a component of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">vehicles<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0not often discussed.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">We will be covering what a differential is and the different types. Keep reading to learn more about it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is a differential?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Connecting the wheels together, a differential takes power from the engine and sends it to the wheels. Different types control how much or little power makes it to the wheels. There are four common types of differentials on the market \u2013 open, locking, limited-slip and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">torque-vectoring.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1634 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/396\/2021\/03\/12203359\/Car-Differential-B_b.jpg\" alt=\"close up view of the differential\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/396\/2021\/03\/12203359\/Car-Differential-B_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/396\/2021\/03\/12203359\/Car-Differential-B_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the four types?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Open differential<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u2013 As one of the more common types of differential<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s which is found in most family sedans and economy cars, the open differential splits the engine torque in two and allows the wheels to rotate at different speeds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Locking differential<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Also known as a welded differential, this connects the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">wheels<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0so they go at the same speed. This made turning a little more difficult.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most full-sized trucks have this type of differential.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Limited-slip differential<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8211; Found<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0in sports cars, the limited-slip differential\u00a0acts like an open differential by default. Once a wheel loses traction, then\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">it shifts to act as a locking differential so there is more traction and control on the road. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Torque-vectoring differential<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u2013 With additional gear trains, the torque-vectoring differential can fine-tune the amount of torque delivered to each wheel.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read more tips and tricks:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.porschesantaclarita.com\/blog\/where-is-the-vin-located-in-my-porsche\/\">Where is the VIN located in my Porsche?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Have your vehicle serviced at Porsche Santa Clarita<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If your vehicle is having problems or you just need a tune-up, stopover at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.porschesantaclarita.com\/schedule_service\">Porsche Santa Clarita<\/a> in Santa Clarita, CA.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read more tips:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.porschesantaclarita.com\/blog\/here-is-what-you-can-expect-while-you-wait-for-your-vehicle-to-be-serviced-at-porsche-santa-clarita\/\">Here is what you can expect while you wait for your vehicle to be serviced at Porsche Santa Clarita<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The four common types of differentials\u00a0 If you ever heard a mechanic talk about a differential or this is the first time you are hearing about it, we understand it is a component of\u00a0vehicles\u00a0not often discussed.\u00a0We will be covering what a differential is and the different types. 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