You love cars. That's why you're here, right? Well just because you love the automobile, it doesn't mean you completely understand how one works. Yes you get the basic concepts of spark, combustion, ...

If you’ve ever played with a Hot Wheels car, and of course you have, you know the toy does a great job of going in a straight line but doesn’t turn very well. That’s because it doesn’t have a ...

Virtually every road car is equipped with some sort of a differential and it’s vital to the way a car performs – without one negotiating a corner would be difficult. The differential’s main purpose is ...

To understand Diff Lock, we'll need a primer on axles. It refers to a pipe that connects two wheels. However, some vehicles have independent axles. This allows each tyre to operate separately. The ...

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 ...

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