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planetary gear differential — A planetary gear set used as a differential with asymmetric torque distribution, as used in 4WD vehicles … Dictionary of automotive terms
Differential (mechanical device) — For other uses, see Differential. A cutaway view of an automotive final drive unit which contains the differential Input … Wikipedia
gear — Wheel like part with teeth cut into the rim. When one gear meshes with another gear, it causes the second gear to drive the other and in this way transmits power. When the gears are different sizes (different number of teeth on each gear) the… … Dictionary of automotive terms
differential — differentially, adv. /dif euh ren sheuhl/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to difference or diversity. 2. constituting a difference; distinguishing; distinctive: a differential feature. 3. exhibiting or depending upon a difference or distinction. 4.… … Universalium
differential — [1] The temperature or pressure difference between cut in and cut out temperature or pressure of a control. [2] A unit that takes the power of the rotating driveshaft at right angles to the rear axle and passes it to the axle. It will not only… … Dictionary of automotive terms
differential — dif|fe|ren|tial1 [ˌdıfəˈrenʃəl] n 1.) formal a difference between things, especially between the wages of people doing different types of jobs in the same industry or profession pay/wage/salary differential 2.) technical a differential gear… … Dictionary of contemporary English
differential — [dif΄ər en′shəl] adj. [ML differentialis < L differentia: see DIFFERENCE] 1. of, showing, or depending on a difference or differences [differential rates] 2. constituting or making a specific difference; distinguishing [differential qualities] … English World dictionary
Gear oil — is a motor oil made specifically for transmissions, transfer cases, and differentials in automobiles, trucks, and other machinery. It is of a higher viscosity to better protect the gears and usually is associated with a strong sulfur smell. The… … Wikipedia
differential gear — or differential gearing n. a certain arrangement of gears (epicyclic train) connecting two axles in the same line and dividing the driving force between them, but allowing one axle to turn faster than the other: it is used in the driving axles of … English World dictionary
differential gear — n technical an arrangement of ↑gears that allows one back wheel of a car to turn faster than the other when the car goes around a corner … Dictionary of contemporary English
