Drivetrain

What Is an Axle?

Summary Car axles are central shafts that serve as a mechanical link between the transmission and the wheels. Most cars…

10 months ago

Six-Wheel Drive: What’s 6×6 or 6WD in Vehicles and Why Is It Important?

Summary Six-wheel drive (6WD or 6x6) refers to a vehicle configuration with three axles and six wheels. Vehicles with 6WD…

1 year ago

What Does the Transfer Case Control Module Do for Your Vehicle?

Summary The transfer case control module runs the four-wheel drive (4WD) drivetrain and controls the process of shifting gears when…

1 year ago

What Is Axle Ratio in Trucks?

Summary Axle ratio refers to the number of revolutions the driveshaft needs to spin the drive wheels once.Manufacturers typically have…

1 year ago

What Is a Rear Differential Seal? Replacement Costs, Procedure, and Other Related FAQs

Summary The rear differential seal is a seal in the differential that prevents the fluid from leaking out.You may need…

1 year ago

What Is a Car LSD?

Summary A limited-slip differential (LSD) is a type of differential, which is a gear train that allows the wheels on…

1 year ago

What Is Differential Gear Oil: Uses, Costs, and Other Related FAQs

Summary Also known as gear lube or gear oil, differential gear oil lubricates the metal components in your differential to…

1 year ago

Driveshaft Bearing: Definition, Importance, and Other Related FAQs

Summary The driveshaft bearing helps carry the weight of the driveshaft to keep them aligned and secure them to the…

2 years ago

Rear Differential Leaks: Symptoms, Causes, and What to Do

Summary A rear differential leak typically happens when differential oil seeps out of the rear differential’s housing.This type of leak…

2 years ago

Bad Pinion Seal Symptoms

Summary The pinion seal prevents differential oil from leaking. Fluid leaks and noises in the differential are the most common…

2 years ago