Can I upgrade my differential?
Your car’s differential helps supply power to the driveshaft in order to make your wheel axles turn. You can buy a limited slip or locker differential to upgrade your vehicle and experience a new way to drive.
What is BMW rear differential?
The rear differential is the part in your BMW that takes the torque from the engine and divides it to the left and right wheels. When the torque is split to both wheels, they will be able to spin at different speeds. So the rear differential is responsible for ensuring that the wheels have the proper amounts of torque.
Why do people upgrade differential?
In addition to providing access for changing gear lube, differential covers help dissipate heat that can damage differentials, and they protect gears from contaminants like dirt and water, as well as rocks and other large obstacles encountered when off-roading.
Do aftermarket differential covers work?
For most vehicles that are used normally, the factory cover is likely best, but for special applications like hard off-road use, heavy trailer towing or extreme power outputs, the benefits of an aftermarket cover will likely outweigh the negatives.
Can you drive with a leaky differential?
Depending on the amount of oil seeping through the gasket, this may leave noticeable traces of oil on the undersides of the differential housing. A seeping differential will usually be okay to drive for a while, however, it will eventually progress into a full on leak as time goes on.
Are differential covers worth it?
Benefits. Strength: Having a stronger differential cover can provide extra safety for pickup owners with high-horsepower engines or for those who head off-road. Many aftermarket covers are thicker than factory covers, sporting additional cross bracing for improved strength and cooling.
Should I upgrade my differential cover?
An upgraded differential cover allows for you to carry more gear fluid oil. This extra fluid equals greater diff cooling. An aftermarket diff cover can also provide heavy, duty protection for your axle parts. This is a common impact point especially for those that like to take their rig off road.