How a Differential Works

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  • čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
  • Here's how a differential works on a car!
    The differential allows for a difference of rotation between two wheels on the same axle. This will allow a vehicle to turn corners without binding the axle or scrubbing tires.
    On front wheel drive vehicles, the differential is often integrated into the transmission assembly. On rear wheel drive vehicles, power is sent through a rotating drive shaft to the rear differential assembly, before being sent out to the wheels through the CV Axle.
    The differential consists of a large ring gear (or drive gear) a small pinion gear and small planet gears (spider gears) in the differential housing. When both wheels are moving at the same speed and direction (i.e. vehicle moving straight ahead) the pinion gear rotates the ring gear, which rotates the differential housing and thus each CV axle. When there's a difference in wheel speed, the spider gears start to mesh with each other, allowing one wheel to turn at a different speed than the other.
    In this video, an open differential from a 2004 G35 is completely taken apart and analyzed. Other types of differentials include the locking differential and limited slip differential, which aid the disadvantages of the open differential by locking or limiting wheel slip on slippery surfaces.
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Komentáře • 390

  • @pourmoremetal
    @pourmoremetal Před 4 lety +81

    I like how quickly he described everything. He kept it concise and to the point. And the little humor makes it even better. Nice vid 👍🏻

  • @Mrsournotes
    @Mrsournotes Před 3 lety +7

    “Special Press” love it!

  • @foadrightnow5725
    @foadrightnow5725 Před 4 lety +39

    Excellent concise breakdown! Truly a mechanical marvel! The level of undeviating engineering precision is unreal! And we all take it for granted every day!

    • @tonychavez4056
      @tonychavez4056 Před 4 lety +1

      Right. Thanks for pointing it out. Literally overlooked that

    • @foadrightnow5725
      @foadrightnow5725 Před 4 lety +2

      @@tonychavez4056- Sarcasm? Or did you reply to the wrong comment? Or ?

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  Před 4 lety +5

      Thanks. We sure do take it for granted until you get stuck on a patch of ice and wished you had the LSD or a locker

    • @tonychavez4056
      @tonychavez4056 Před 4 lety +4

      @@foadrightnow5725 I was literally at the end of the video and decided to up vote the comments. Reading yours made me realize I didn't really look at it with amazement. Just meh. So I make a point in thanking you for reminding me. I do take this for granted. Appreciate the reply looking for understanding. Was so tired, I didn't want to explain myself last night so just gave you a thumbs up.

    • @foadrightnow5725
      @foadrightnow5725 Před 4 lety +1

      @@tonychavez4056 - No worries, friend. Cheers!

  • @NWJF
    @NWJF Před 2 lety +1

    I know how a diff works but clicked because I am always curious to find new videos to show my kids or send to people who need to learn.
    This is; by far, one of the most well spoken and concise automotive videos I've ever seen.
    Short, to the point, clever and CLEAR. Outstanding video.

  • @musafawundu6718
    @musafawundu6718 Před 3 lety +7

    Very concise, yet detailed at the same time. Excellent video for learning and revision any time one's memory needs refreshing points.
    Differential consists of a set of gears that operate together on the drive wheel of the vehicles to ensure that the inner and outer wheels of a vehicle rotate at different speeds in the same period of time, as they should, when a vehicle is making a turn, due to the difference in the distances covered by the wheels when a vehicle is turning.
    The purposes of the different gears that make up the differential assembly are easy to understand and remember.
    Knowing and remember about the differential makes one know and remember that the the left and right wheels do not rotate on a single solid shaft, but that the differential assembly casing is what connects them, and that the right and left wheel shafts actually terminate in gears.

  • @casketblack5660
    @casketblack5660 Před 3 lety +11

    This is the most accurate break down of a rear dif ive ever seen. You even covered the tooth brush and brothers underwear aspect which most people forget to mention. Excellent work!

  • @satyasrikar4677
    @satyasrikar4677 Před 2 lety +5

    Dude! This is probably the most lucid explanation. Thanks a lot. This helped me very much.

  • @canyonoverland5003
    @canyonoverland5003 Před 2 lety +1

    I have watched dozens of CZcams tutorials on how the various parts of a vehicle works. Each video I watch, someone explains a tiny thing just a little better than someone else. I thought I knew how a limited slip differential worked, but was always unsure why it was called "limited slip". Today, I learned it is the clutch pack that slips a bit allowing differential speeds between the axles, thus giving its name. And this is coming from someone who has front and rear locking differentials on a Tacoma.

  • @wholeNwon
    @wholeNwon Před 4 lety +2

    No wasted time with unnecessary dialog. Right to the point. Thanks!!
    Hypoid spiral bevel gears.

  • @paulwilhelmsen6586
    @paulwilhelmsen6586 Před 2 lety

    5 years as a auto tech for a big company that makes tiny engines, and I think your video explained diffs better then my online training did. Spider gears are way easier to comprehend once you’ve seen em

  • @robinp974
    @robinp974 Před 2 lety

    I know nothing about cars and I am on my third differential, same vehicle. I decided to see what this part looks like and came upon this video. I thoroughly enjoyed the detail and explanation.

  • @kstiegs
    @kstiegs Před 2 měsíci

    I love the way he explaines everything and the toothbrush is hilarious. A great teacher knows how to keep an audience focused. 👍

  • @Valhorde
    @Valhorde Před 3 lety +2

    going thru the basics and making it sound very simple ! thank you

  • @YourMom-nl4uw
    @YourMom-nl4uw Před 3 lety +8

    The first video about this I've seen that uses actual parts instead of computer graphics. Great vid!

  • @fernandoanatomia
    @fernandoanatomia Před 4 lety +13

    As always the best CZcams video on the subject!

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks very much for your compliment

  • @jasonkelley6185
    @jasonkelley6185 Před 2 lety +2

    Master class. I love people who keep the information dense. Fantastic pace. And you clearly know the details of what you are talking about. And funny too! Love everything about this. Subscribed.

  • @scourneene
    @scourneene Před 2 lety

    Man whoever figured this out and invented this is one smart person. I had no idea that the diff allows one side of the tires to rotate at a different rate then the other on corners! But of course otherwise it that would result in skidding out and losing traction. Very interesting! Thank you!

  • @jessequentin4441
    @jessequentin4441 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent video. Such an ingenious yet simple gearset. I once heard someone say "an open differential applies the same amount of torque to both wheels at all times". Obviously that doesn't explain how a differential works entirely, but I think it is true and can help understand why the wheels are able to turn at different speeds while going through turns, and why (when you're stuck) the wheel with no traction spins while the other remains stationary.

  • @mikel4879
    @mikel4879 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent explanation. A big thank you !

  • @foldingchaise8387
    @foldingchaise8387 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for the videos, we love your knowledge !!!!

  • @aboalaofeyafathlmenahsanan5767

    That is very very clear. You are the best teacher. Thank you very much 👌

  • @Kemenyan73
    @Kemenyan73 Před rokem

    No one can be a car mechanic without clothes contributions from the brother . Haha

  • @catsspat
    @catsspat Před 4 lety +1

    Them swirly gears are art work.

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  Před 4 lety +1

      They sure are beautiful and will make an awesome desk ornament

  • @KennyKotton
    @KennyKotton Před 2 lety

    Dang, that was one of the best explanatory videos I’ve watched! Thank you!

  • @whoshotya117
    @whoshotya117 Před 3 lety

    Sometimes you hear people say cars are overpriced or a waste of money, but there is so much innovation and knowledge that goes into building a car that I think makes it worth it. Just thinking about a guy who came up with all of this to make it happen is mind blowing, like a super advanced puzzle.

  • @sasikumar5936
    @sasikumar5936 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for this great video. It helps me in practical knowledge

  • @fern250
    @fern250 Před 3 lety +1

    well explained thank you for the time you share with us .....

  • @tuoitreomaha9096
    @tuoitreomaha9096 Před 4 lety +3

    Best car channel ever. More car mechanical review pls

  • @aasthajain3485
    @aasthajain3485 Před 4 lety +1

    Amazingly explained!!

  • @warachito
    @warachito Před 4 lety +7

    Thanks. Excelent time to watch it before bed time

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  Před 4 lety +1

      This was supposed to post at 12pm not am

  • @markgrady6358
    @markgrady6358 Před 2 lety

    Very detailed, knowledgeable, and demonstrated passion for the work. Great job!!

  • @biancastross9155
    @biancastross9155 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you sir. This video saved my behind on my auto test. The touch of humour really helps ease the stress too. I'll be sure to come back to this channel for help with this class : )

  • @jaybee6280
    @jaybee6280 Před 2 lety

    Honestly incredible and concise info. And very specific to me who needs to swap the diff in my exact same car!

  • @MrMathoks
    @MrMathoks Před 4 lety +26

    Lol that impact "press"

  • @isurus.liyanarachchi9158
    @isurus.liyanarachchi9158 Před 4 lety +2

    I've been looking about how the differential works. Thanks to this i clearly understand about it. 👌❤️

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  Před 4 lety

      Glad you understand it now

    • @karolykorcsmar4056
      @karolykorcsmar4056 Před 3 lety

      Higyje el kérem , sokkal egyszerübben ( kevesebb szöveggel ) értelmesebben el lehet mondani !! . Tehát : Azt tudni kell hogy a differenciál mü kupkereke a támyérkerekkel van kapcsolatban s egyik FÉLTENGELY sincs közvetlen hajtásban . Hanem a Bolygókerekek mint egy "" ék "" adják át a nyomatékot a rózsa v napkerekeknek , melyekbe a féltengelyek bordázott része kapcsolódik . Egyenes uton való haladáskor a bolygókerekek ( kettő vagy 4 db van ) csak az ÉK szerepét töltik be az az NINCS a tengely körüli forgás. Kanyarodáskor azonban elfordulnak saját tengelyük körül kiegyenlitve a különbséget .

  • @RednecksGoneWild
    @RednecksGoneWild Před rokem +1

    I never going to let you use my TOOTH BRUSH again , LOL

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  Před rokem

      You don't have to let me use it. It'll go missing one day

  • @jorgebarrera8328
    @jorgebarrera8328 Před 3 lety +1

    Special press got a laugh out of that one
    Good one

  • @musasizigodfreydixion6231

    How do engineers come up with such ideas.Great piece of Engineering.First time I have understood how a differential works.

  • @sewind6613
    @sewind6613 Před 3 měsíci

    Brilliant video. I learned a lot, Thank you, sir.

  • @ahoifranklin5025
    @ahoifranklin5025 Před 3 lety +1

    Million thanks for in depth explanations

  • @zahersankari7342
    @zahersankari7342 Před 2 lety +2

    i like how he uses the toothbrush as a stick to explain :"D

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  Před 2 lety +1

      That's my teach-brush

    • @zahersankari7342
      @zahersankari7342 Před 2 lety

      @@speedkar99
      Frankly speaking, I was searching for someone who explains car parts in a funny and simplified way and I finally found your channel .
      So Thank you very much. 😁

  • @juancabrera-ru9jx
    @juancabrera-ru9jx Před 4 lety +4

    These videos keep getting better!

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks. Improvement is always welcome

  • @rvatto7144
    @rvatto7144 Před 3 lety +1

    I feel like I'm being rushed when I'm watching this

  • @xtr3m385
    @xtr3m385 Před 3 lety

    Excellent video brother. Thanks.

  • @wesofalltrades
    @wesofalltrades Před 2 lety

    I love all the special tools and rags. Haha

  • @MerrillSloan
    @MerrillSloan Před rokem

    Most excellent breakdown and explanation. Top shelf! This man really knows what he is talking about!!!

  • @ethelryan257
    @ethelryan257 Před 2 lety

    You really explain things well.

  • @viniciusnoyoutube
    @viniciusnoyoutube Před 4 lety +2

    Very impressive knowledge.
    Great video as always.

  • @RidenourDesign
    @RidenourDesign Před 2 lety

    This is one of the top videos I've ever watched for anything. Excellent. Excellent. Excellent.

  • @nizartiger741
    @nizartiger741 Před 3 lety +2

    Very clever design from very clever people.
    Thanks for the engineers.

  • @shareajachanel2263
    @shareajachanel2263 Před 2 lety

    I like this explained, fery fast and accurate

  • @YashKumar-bg6tt
    @YashKumar-bg6tt Před 3 lety

    Really you and your brother is a life saver..

  • @everysoulalifeofgod
    @everysoulalifeofgod Před rokem

    I really love the way you explain Sir🥰

  • @akshaybhavekar2
    @akshaybhavekar2 Před 3 lety +1

    Now i have actually learnt how differential works 👍👍👍👍

  • @jobethk588
    @jobethk588 Před 2 lety

    Cool video. Thank you.

  • @ruanrocha3093
    @ruanrocha3093 Před 4 lety +1

    man, i love your videos! thank u!!

  • @woodmakerworkshop7121
    @woodmakerworkshop7121 Před 4 lety +1

    Well done--you really know what you're talking about.

  • @truthseeker4703
    @truthseeker4703 Před 4 lety +1

    God bless you with more knowledge
    🌹
    Thinks for sharing

  • @knobsdialsandbuttons
    @knobsdialsandbuttons Před 2 lety

    Brilliant videos ! 👍

  • @carlosarm1098
    @carlosarm1098 Před 3 lety

    buenisimo directo al punto, yo no hablo ingles y te entendi todo

  • @richardhead8264
    @richardhead8264 Před 4 lety +2

    Such a stark contrast how pristine the internal components are, as compared to the corroded exterior!

  • @yrebrac
    @yrebrac Před 3 lety +1

    Super well explained

  • @uzyoc
    @uzyoc Před 4 lety

    Great explanation!! 👍👍👍

  • @mrmadushanperera
    @mrmadushanperera Před 3 lety

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  • @daveroche6522
    @daveroche6522 Před 2 lety

    Very informative and interesting - thank you Sir.

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    @HongNguyen-my5oq Před 4 lety +1

    Now, this is something to watch

  • @someshsahu4638
    @someshsahu4638 Před rokem +1

    Nice explanation sir thankyou so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @bbmm9541
    @bbmm9541 Před 4 lety +3

    It is the channel that deserves million subscribers! Very helpful videos.

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      @speedkar99  Před 4 lety

      I wish I could get a million one day! Help by sharing my videos

  • @scottmochinski5447
    @scottmochinski5447 Před 4 lety +1

    Really awesome video. Great job!

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    @juanpablobatista3154 Před 2 lety

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    @colsanjaybajpai5747 Před 3 lety

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  • @serpentpigeon9108
    @serpentpigeon9108 Před 3 lety

    Well explained. Wow.

  • @rustampathan645
    @rustampathan645 Před 4 lety

    Cool explaining bro 👌

  • @nsn27
    @nsn27 Před 4 lety +1

    Very insightful videos man

  • @AA-gg5js
    @AA-gg5js Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you so much for all the info it really helps me understand how they work better because of you I actually passed a couple of my state mechanic certification test you have no idea how much you helped me,god bless brotha

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  Před 4 lety

      I'm glad my videos can help!

    • @gormenfreeman499
      @gormenfreeman499 Před 3 lety

      I’m going to college learning this stuff. Students use 3rd party content like this, by guys like karspeed making real effort to make good content, and professors get to keep their low effort half arsed jobs using old crappy power points. Sad but true lol

  • @timothyandrewnielsen
    @timothyandrewnielsen Před 2 lety

    Well done

  • @ChrisMuncy
    @ChrisMuncy Před 4 lety +9

    You stole my seal puller and special press!

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  Před 4 lety +8

      Gotta love it when you don't have to put things back together

  • @bungalowbill3133
    @bungalowbill3133 Před 3 lety

    Excellent Video!

  • @dmajumdar2059
    @dmajumdar2059 Před 4 lety +2

    Awesome job!

  • @mbereseregerd3315
    @mbereseregerd3315 Před 3 lety

    Thanks bro, you showed the REAL THING and not cartoon animation like other videos. THUMB up👍👍

  • @titanninjawarrior
    @titanninjawarrior Před 2 lety

    I love his special press XD XD

  • @koi0009
    @koi0009 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks !

  • @sanchessalva.2803
    @sanchessalva.2803 Před 3 lety

    Amazing !!!

  • @learningchannel5293
    @learningchannel5293 Před 3 lety

    Just brilliant

  • @bakcompat
    @bakcompat Před 4 lety +2

    Great vid as usual. Keep them coming....

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  Před 4 lety

      What more would you like to see?

    • @bakcompat
      @bakcompat Před 4 lety

      @@speedkar99 The ones I'd like to see are the hard ones to do. Comparing generational differences between vehicles. And not even current stuff. Like compare the difference between a Toyota Tundra gen1 to gen2 or gen3 etc.. I guess it helps if you acquire old pieces of junk that don't run and want to tear them apart to talk about it, but not so easily done otherwise I bet... Learning how the suspension changed or other changes for a DIY guy is very useful.

  • @adsensepincode6651
    @adsensepincode6651 Před 3 lety

    Nice review

  • @Tony32
    @Tony32 Před 4 lety +31

    The blooper was probably you brother getting even 😁

  • @lindseyhunt1090garageb

    you make learning fun !

  • @DavarPedia
    @DavarPedia Před 3 lety

    Maturnuwun

  • @davidhahn8583
    @davidhahn8583 Před 4 lety +1

    good video man

  • @stellrdellr1758
    @stellrdellr1758 Před 2 lety

    very well made video

  • @eshwarneshwarn4851
    @eshwarneshwarn4851 Před 3 lety +2

    Good job

  • @suveankrakowski8104
    @suveankrakowski8104 Před rokem

    I am a middle aged Woman who is working on Car and is interested anything about Cars. I don't fixed the Car myself but I want to learn about Car and Car parts and how to fix and diagnose Car problems,so, when I talk to my Mechanic I know what I am talking about. I have a 2012 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 L V6
    My Car have a rear differential axle seal leak. Your detailed description of Differential really informative for me. I understand how a differential works. I am going to ask if my Mechanic can also clean the differential cover or case for me. It gets so dirty underneath the Car. I will look forward for more videos from you. Thank you!

  • @clintjansen872
    @clintjansen872 Před 4 lety

    cool video very informative

  • @jaredtansley3236
    @jaredtansley3236 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome brother

  • @imadyousufzai2998
    @imadyousufzai2998 Před rokem

    Nice information

  • @bengkelyudhabuanachannel
    @bengkelyudhabuanachannel Před 4 lety +1

    Hello brother.... Indonesia...🙏

  • @td3039
    @td3039 Před 3 lety +1

    One can always rely on that special press🤗

  • @rijithtp5068
    @rijithtp5068 Před 2 lety

    Very good bro..

  • @A.A82
    @A.A82 Před 3 lety +4

    You explain things well. Although me being an electronics engg, dont know why I love this mechanical stuff. Try to use your own apparels for cleaning 😂