Why do I need a diff cover on my car?
Cooler gear oil stays denser, and thus provides better lubrication without breaking down as quickly. Another way to improve cooling is by increasing fluid capacity, and some diff covers do just that, by allowing you room to add more gear oil.
What causes wheel nut covers to fall off?
Jet washing or hosing the wheels with a strong hose pipe is enough to loosen them, especially if they’ve been on and off several times already. Water is forced into the recess of the alloy wheel, which when forced back out gets behind and inside the plastic bolt cap.
What kind of cover should I use for my differential?
Many original-equipment diff covers are made of rather thin stamped steel. A common problem with OEM covers is, while they won’t necessarily crack apart, the bottom edge of the cover will bend and peel itself away from the differential when a vehicle drags its chassis over rocks.
Why are differential covers made out of aluminum?
If you drive your vehicle hard on the streets, track or the parking lot, differential covers made of aluminum offer clear advantages. Naturally, the lighter weight of aluminum helps in the never-ending quest to trim pounds from your vehicle.
Why do you need a diff cover for a differential?
Cooler gear oil stays denser, and thus provides better lubrication without breaking down as quickly. Another way to improve cooling is by increasing fluid capacity, and some diff covers do just that, by allowing you room to add more gear oil. The Moser Engineering Aluminum Differential Cover.
What kind of differential cover does Summit Racing use?
Protect it with a differential cover from a trusted brand like Alloy USA, Strange, Moser, G2 Axle & Gear, Detroit Speed, and others. Summit Racing has a huge selection in stock and ready for duty!
How does a limited slip differential work in a car?
‘Positraction’ or limited-slip differentials (LSD) are co-axial axles that allow some torque to be transferred from one axle to the other if one tire is spinning on ice, snow, wet pavement, or mud. The differential is made up of different gears that split the rotation of the engine power to the left and right wheel assemblies.
If you drive your vehicle hard on the streets, track or the parking lot, differential covers made of aluminum offer clear advantages. Naturally, the lighter weight of aluminum helps in the never-ending quest to trim pounds from your vehicle.