Differentials

[Sinub]

Is there any why of telling what type of differential a car has simply by looking at it since I heard there was but don't remember exactly how you can tell. I was wondering if anyone here knew how to tell if a differential is open, locked, limited or auto. Pictures would help thanks!

 

[FooBird]

You have to look inside the housing to see. Quick search with your favorite search engine will result in some good pictures for what you seek.

 

[webby]

The civic si has a limited slip differential. I'm not sure what car you're looking for info on though?

 

[Dar-Dar]

The only possible way I can think of is by opening the differential and looking at how the gears are positioned...

 

[TattooedJp75]

More powerful than the 2.0-liter engine in the previous generation Civic Si, the new 2.4-liter engine produces 201 horsepower @ 7000 rpm and 170 lb-ft. torque @ 4400 rpm, an improvement of 4 horsepower and 31 lb-ft. of torque compared to the previous model. A sport-oriented six-speed manual transmission sends power to a helical-type limited-slip differential (LSD). The LSD helps the Civic Si accelerate powerfully and confidently when exiting corners as both wheels can deliver more equal torque distribution to the road compared to a conventional open-type differential.

 

[Dar-Dar]

More powerful than the 2.0-liter engine in the previous generation Civic Si, the new 2.4-liter engine produces 201 horsepower @ 7000 rpm and 170 lb-ft. torque @ 4400 rpm, an improvement of 4 horsepower and 31 lb-ft. of torque compared to the previous model. A sport-oriented six-speed manual transmission sends power to a helical-type limited-slip differential (LSD). The LSD helps the Civic Si accelerate powerfully and confidently when exiting corners as both wheels can deliver more equal torque distribution to the road compared to a conventional open-type differential.

The op was talking about distinguishing the type of LSD just by looking at it though. Lol.

 

[TattooedJp75]

 

[HeelsandEers]

I can't think of any situation that would require someone to ID a diff just by looking at it lol Maybe if you're buying one used or something.

 

[Sinub]

I can't think of any situation that would require someone to ID a diff just by looking at it lol Maybe if you're buying one used or something.

That's the reason why, in case I ever run in a Situation like that

The civic si has a limited slip differential. I'm not sure what car you're looking for info on though?

No specific car, just in general. But I guess there really is no way of finding out what type of differential a car has by just looking at it from the outside then.