Differential

In Spanish the standard term is Diferencial, and in Brazil Diferencial. It has the same name in all 13 markets.

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Transmission & drivetrain · Sheet 65 / 111

Differential

Spanish: Diferencial · Portuguese: Diferencial
Same name everywhere
Mexico
Diferencial
Central America
Diferencial
Panama
Diferencial
Colombia
Diferencial
Venezuela
Diferencial
Ecuador
Diferencial
Peru
Diferencial
Bolivia
Diferencial
Argentina
Diferencial
Chile
Diferencial
Uruguay
Diferencial
Spain
Diferencial
Brazil
Diferencial
What it does

Reparte el giro a las ruedas y permite que giren a distinta velocidad en curvas.

When to replace it

Zumbido al acelerar o desacelerar, ruido en curvas, fugas por retenes.

Technical sheet available in Spanish only for now.

Other parts in the same system: Transmission & drivetrain

Transmission / gearbox Caja de cambios 5 names Universal joint (U-joint) Cruceta 2 names Driveshaft Eje cardán 4 names Clutch Embrague 4 names CV joint / CV axle Junta homocinética 6 names Center Bearing Support Soporte Balero Cardan 9 names
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