Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Think your rear differential is due for some re-lubrication? Larry Kosilla is ...

The pickup truck has long been a staple of the American workforce. The truck has jobs to do, things to haul and places to venture through. Some of those places can include slushy snow and mud ready to ...

While it’s likely seldom done, some vehicles’ maintenance schedules do include an interval for changing the differential fluid, though perhaps only under “severe service” conditions such as frequent ...

Detailing a rear axle is a major part of a Mustang concours restoration, right up there with the engine and the front suspension in complexity. There are so many parts, colors, codes, machined ...

Front and rear differentials may look like they are sealed and would last forever. Not so. Gear lube tends to naturally break down over time and it also absorbs moisture on its own accord in all ...

In the automotive world, especially when it comes to off-road trucks and SUVs, differentials come up all the time. Is your differential locking, limited slip or open? Do you have a transfer case? One ...

Every performance-oriented car person, whether on the street or at the track, knows the prowess of the Dana 60 rearend. Sure, some might say the Chrysler 8 3/4 is a little lighter, the Ford 9-inch is ...

Downspeeding saves fuel, and with aerodynamics and tires continuing to improve, truck manufacturers are experimenting with still lower rear axle ratios. I recently took a ride in a Mack Anthem with an ...

When you need a serious off-road vehicle, the Force Gurkha deserves a close look. This Indian-built SUV is not a softened ...

The main advantage of having a four-wheel drive system is that it provides improved traction under difficult conditions. On a conventional 4WD estate, if the rear differential fails, can the car be ...

What Is Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)? Rear-wheel drive vehicles only send power from the engine or motor to the back wheels. This is distinct from front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive.