What is the Difference Between a Differential and a Differential Lock?
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The differences between a differential and a differential lock are as follows: 1. Coverage: Every car has a differential, while differential locks are found in some off-road vehicles, SUVs, or more advanced sedans. 2. Function: The differential is one of the essential components of a car used during turns, whereas the differential lock's role is to lock the differential housing and the half-shaft into one unit when a drive wheel slips, causing the differential to lose its differential function and transfer all torque to the other drive wheel. 3. Speed Difference: The differential allows the wheels on both sides or the wheels on two axles to rotate freely, permitting a speed difference; the differential lock is used to lock the speed difference between the two wheels or two axles, keeping them at the same speed.