Differentials - Differentials
More informationOur offer includes original used differentials, commonly known as differentials, as well as remanufactured differentials from brands such as BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, Mini, and others. Thanks to our collaboration with experienced automotive consultants with over 10 years of experience, we can help you choose the right differential for your vehicle.
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Part no. 7592987
BMW X1 E84 Rear Differential Diff Final Drive 3,91 Ratio 7592987 WARRANTY
€664.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0CQ525010AB
VW T-Roc A11 R 2.0 TSI Quattro Rear Axle Differential Diff 0CQ525010AB WARRANTY
€1,424.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0BR525010
Audi TTS 8J 2.0 TFSI CDLB Quattro Rear Axle Differential KMC 0BR525010 WARRANTY
€987.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0BC500043R
Audi A7 4G 3.0 TDI Rear Axle Differential Diff LWV 0BC500043R WARRANTY
€379.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7599475
BMW F22 F23 F30 F31 F32 F36 Rear Differential Diff 3,23 Ratio 7599475 WARRANTY
€189.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9896285
BMW G20 G30 G32 LCI xDrive Front Differential Diff 2,56 Ratio 9896285 WARRANTY
€759.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 95533201051
Porsche Cayenne Turbo 9PA 4.5 V8 Rear Axle Differential 3.7 95533201051 WARRANTY
€284.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0BF500043T
Audi S6 C7 4.0 TFSI Quattro Rear Differential Diff 37:9 MKU 0BF500043T WARRANTY
€1,139.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 09R500043C
Audi A6 C8 2.0TFSIe Rear Axle Differential Diff I= 44:10 RQA 09R500043C WARRANTY
€1,092.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 95534901050
Porsche Cayenne 9PA 4.5 Front Axle Differential Diff I=3,7 95534901050 WARRANTY
€541.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0AA409508T
Audi Q7 4L 4.2 TDI Quattro Front Axle Differential Diff 0AA409508T WARRANTY
€284.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8487445
BMW X3 G01 X4 G02 X5 G04 X6 G06 Front Differential Diff 3.385 8487445 WARRANTY
€550.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0BC500044-1
Audi A5 8T 2.0 TFSI Quattro Rear Differential 37:9 MNA 0BC500044 WARRANTY
€227.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 1628981
Ford Transit MK7 2.4L Duratorq Rear Axle Differential RWD 6C114001BCF WARRANTY
€1,424.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 08E525010M
Audi RS3 8Y 2.5 TFSI DNWC Quattro Rear Axle Differential UYA 08E525010M WARRANTY
€2,137.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0BS525010B
Volkswagen Passat CC 3.6 FSI 4Motion Rear Differential Diff 0BS525010B WARRANTY
€1,424.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0CQ525015
Audi A3 S3 8V 2.0 TFSI Quattro Rear Axle Differential Diff 0CQ525010F WARRANTY
€1,234.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5350754
Ford Mustang GT Mk6 5.0 V8 Manual Rear Differential 3.55 FR3W-4200-TB WARRANTY
€854.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 2546718
Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2 TDCi Front Differential 3.55 EB3G-3B079-AH WARRANTY
€949.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2093501514
Mercedes W203 C209 W209 Rear Differential Diff 3,07 Ratio A2093504700 WARRANTY
€284.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7599397
BMW X1 E84 20iX 28iX N20 Rear Axle Differential Diff 3,38 7599396 WARRANTY
€759.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7643217
BMW i3 I01 Differential Diff Sound Insulation Acoustic Cover Left N/S 7643217
€23.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7643218
BMW i3 I01 Differential Diff Sound Insulation Acoustic Cover Right O/S 7643218
€23.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2063507408
Mercedes W206 M254 Rear Axle Differential Diff 2,64 Ratio A2063507408 WARRANTY
€393.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. LR031377
Range Rover Evoque L538 2.2 TDCI Rear Differential Diff BH52-4200-AD WARRANTY
€892.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A4703501600
Mercedes X250d W470 OM699 Rear Axle Differential Diff A4703501600 WARRANTY
€1,424.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0AB525017L
Audi Q7 4L 4.2 TDI Rear Axle Differential Diff 0AB525017L WARRANTY
€189.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7566166
BMW E93 325i N53 Rear Differential Diff 7566165 3,15 Ratio Manual WARRANTY
€427.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A9063502404
Mercedes Sprinter W906 Rear Differential Diff A9063502404 741423 51:13 3,923
€1,804.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8881536
BMW F70 F74 F78 M235iX B48R Rear Axle Differential Diff 8881536 WARRANTY
€664.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A9063506201
Mercedes Sprinter W906 Rear Differential Diff A9063506201 741415 51:13 3,923
€1,709.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7578153
BMW F25 F26 F30 F31 F32 xDrive Front Differential Diff 3,38 7578153 WARRANTY
€541.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2213504614
Mercedes C216 W221 M157 Rear Axle Differential Diff 2,65 A2213504614 WARRANTY
€1,092.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. LR017317
Land Rover Discovery 4 L319 Rear Differential Diff 3.0 V6 AH22-4W063-BC WARRANTY
€189.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0AB525015Q
Volkswagen Touareg 7L 2.5 TDI Rear Axle Differential Diff 0AB525015Q WARRANTY
€170.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. LR010798
Range Rover L322 3.6 V8 368DT Front Axle Differential Diff AH42-3017-AA WARRANTY
€569.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7500797
BMW X3 E83 LCI 3.0sd M57N2 Front Axle Differential Diff 3,23 7544473 WARRANTY
€569.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0BC500043E
Audi S5 8T 3.0 TFSI CGWC Quattro Rear Differential 35:9 JKS 0BC500043E WARRANTY
€237.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 08V500043
Audi A4 B7 3.2 FSI Quattro Manual Rear Differential 35/8 HUN 08V500043 WARRANTY
€759.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1663300300
Mercedes W166 M157.982 Front Differential Diff Ratio 3.45 A1663300300 WARRANTY
€303.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. LR072726-1
Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 2.0D Rear Differential GJ32-4N053-AC WARRANTY
€379.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A9033500403
Mercedes Sprinter W901 Rear Differential Diff A9013503900 741407 35:8 4,375
€1,662.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7590912
BMW X5 E70 30dX 35iX Rear Differential Diff 3,15 Ratio 7590911 7630912 WARRANTY
€807.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0CQ525010R
Audi S3 8Y 2.0 TFSI DNFB Quattro Rear Axle Differential TUJ 0CQ525010R WARRANTY
€1,709.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8090474
Rear Differential BMW F10 M5 F06 F12 M6 Diff Drive 3,15 Ratio 8090474 WARRANTY
€997.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0D3500043
Audi S4 B9 S5 F5 SQ5 FY 3.0 Rear Axle Differential 43:13 QQS 0D3500043 WARRANTY
€664.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7584519
BMW F30 F31 F32 F33 F36 G30 G12 Front Differential Diff 3,23 7584519 WARRANTY
€474.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. LR006011
Land Rover Discovery L319 2.7 V6 Front Differential 3.54 5H22-3017-GB WARRANTY
€332.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0AZ409505A
Audi R8 42 4.2 FSI Quattro Front Axle Differential Diff 0AZ409505A WARRANTY
€778.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 08Y500043A
Volkswagen Phaeton 3D Rear Axle Differential Diff 08Y500043A WARRANTY
€379.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A9063502100
Mercedes Sprinter W906 Rear Differential Diff A9063502100 741412 48:11 4,364
€1,424.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2193502014
Mercedes W211 CLS C219 Rear Axle Diff Differential 2,65 A2193500400 WARRANTY
€180.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0CQ525010H
Audi S3 8V 2.0 TFSI CJXC Quattro Rear Axle Differential Diff 0CQ525010H WARRANTY
€1,234.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7630821-1
BMW F01 F07 F10 530d 730d Rear Differential Diff 2,56 Ratio 7578151 WARRANTY
€232.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. LR029571
Land Rover Discovery 4 L319 3.0 V6 Rear Axle Differential CH22-4W063-CA WARRANTY
€265.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2193501414
Mercedes W211 Rear Axle Diff Differential Ratio 2,65 A2193501414 WARRANTY
€398.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 1722799
Ford Transit MK7 Rear Axle Differential Diff RWD I=3,58 8C16-4001-ADA WARRANTY
€1,424.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7615973
Rear Differential BMW Z4 E89 N20 Diff Final Drive 3,08 Ratio 4608760 WARRANTY
€617.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7590629
BMW X3 F25 18d Rear Axle Differential Diff Ratio 3.46 7590629 WARRANTY
€474.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7599411
BMW F20 F21 M135i F22 M235i N55 Rear Differential Diff 3,08 7599411 WARRANTY
€284.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7566182
BMW E87 130i N52 E84 18d 20dx N47 Rear Differential Diff 3,46 Ratio WARRANTY
€427.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1713500514
Mercedes R171 W203 Rear Differential Diff A1713500514 A1713500100 3,46 WARRANTY
€474.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7615390
BMW X1 E84 18dX 20dX N47N Rear Axle Differential Diff 2,93 7615390 WARRANTY
€949.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7591996
BMW X3 F25 30dX 35dX F10 M550dX F20 M140iX Front Differential Diff 2,81 WARRANTY
€474.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 02D525010AE
Audi TT 8N 1.8T BAM Quattro Rear Axle Differential 02D525010AE WARRANTY
€393.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 02M409053K
Audi S3 8L TT 8N 1.8T Quattro Transfer Box Case 02M409053K WARRANTY
€237.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2053506718
Mercedes W205 W213 C253 Rear Axle Differential Diff A2053509527 3,066 WARRANTY
€664.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 2362770
Ford Ranger Mk4 2.2 TDCI Rear Axle Differential Diff 3.73 AB39-4001-AZF WARRANTY
€1,424.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0AY525010N
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI Quattro Rear Axle Differential Diff 0AY525010N WARRANTY
€807.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2053501600
Mercedes W205 W213 Rear Axle Differential Diff A2053507514 3,06 WARRANTY
€427.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7592014
BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 30dX 35dX Rear Axle Differential Diff 2,81 7592013 WARRANTY
€379.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0AA409508D-1
Audi Q7 4L 3.0 TDI Quattro Front Axle Differential Diff 0AA409508D WARRANTY
€175.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2033509062
Mercedes W203 Rear Differential Diff A2033504894 2033504894 2,65 WARRANTY
€284.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0BC500043
Audi A4 B8 2.0 TDI Quattro Rear Differential Diff 37:10 JKP 0BC500043 WARRANTY
€374.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 08E525010AB
Audi S3 8Y 2.0 TFSI DNFF Quattro Rear Axle Differential VPW 08E525010AB WARRANTY
€1,709.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7648879
BMW G30 G31 G11 B57 xDrive Front Differential Diff 2,56 Ratio 7648878 WARRANTY
€332.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7527096
BMW 5 Series E60 520i M54 Rear Differential Diff 3,38 Ratio 7527096 WARRANTY
€284.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2043501314
Mercedes W204 W205 A207 W212 Rear Differential Diff 2,47 Ratio WARRANTY
€284.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1663500414
Mercedes W166 ML63 AMG Rear Axle Differential 3.47 Ratio A1663500414 WARRANTY
€474.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7624780
BMW 3 Series F30 F31F34 LCI Rear Differential Diff 7624780 2,93 Ratio WARRANTY
€189.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2043504714
Mercedes W204 W212 M156 Rear Axle Differential 2.82 Ratio A2043503314 WARRANTY
€1,709.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 09R500043B
Audi A6 C8 3.0 TFSI Rear Axle Differential Diff RPZ 09R500043B WARRANTY
€702.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2203507714
Mercedes W220 4-Matic Rear Differential Diff Ratio 3.07 A2203507714 WARRANTY
€332.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 02M409053Q
Audi S3 8L TT 8N 1.8T Quattro Transfer Box Case 02M409053Q WARRANTY
€237.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0BC500044
Audi A5 8T 2.0 TFSI Quattro Rear Differential 37:9 MNA 0BC500044 WARRANTY
€189.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0AV525010C
Audi A3 8P VW Golf Mk5 2.0 TDI Rear Axle Differential 0AV525010C WARRANTY
€569.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 2283320
BMW E90 E92 E93 M3 S65 Rear Differential Diff 3,15 Ratio 2283320 WARRANTY
€1,899.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2073500914
Mercedes W204 C207 W212 Rear Axle Differential Diff 2,24 A2073500914 WARRANTY
€227.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 1608111
Ford Transit MK7 Rear Axle Suspension Differential Diff 1608111
€1,424.95
Free delivery: Mar 11 – 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7531797
BMW X3 Series E83 2.0i N46 Front Differential Diff 4,10 Ratio 7531797 WARRANTY
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Part no. 7583774
BMW X1 E84 18dX 20dX Front Differential Diff 2,79 Ratio 7583773 Manual WARRANTY
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Part no. 7512663
BMW X5 E53 3.0d 4.6is Rear Differential Diff 3,91 Ratio 7524892 7512663 WARRANTY
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Part no. 7598855
BMW E87 E90 E91 318d 120d Rear Differential Diff 3,07 Ratio 7598855 WARRANTY
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Part no. 7532049
BMW 7 Series E65 730d M57N2 Rear Differential Diff 2,81 Ratio 7532049 WARRANTY
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Part no. 7592006
BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 Rear Differential Diff Axle Drive 3,08 Ratio 7592005 WARRANTY
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Part no. 7527005
BMW E60 525i M54 Rear Differential Diff 3,73 Ratio 7527004 WARRANTY
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Part no. A1643302502
Mercedes W251 Front Axle Differential Diff 2,92 Ratio A1643302502 WARRANTY
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Part no. 7524319
BMW E87 E90 E91 118i 318i Rear Differential Diff 3,38 Ratio 7524319 WARRANTY
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Part no. 7524317
BMW E87 E90 E91 118i 318i N46 323i Rear Differential Diff 3.23 Ratio WARRANTY
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Car differentials for precise power distribution
Precision differentials for optimal drive distribution
Have you ever wondered what makes your car take corners smoothly and handle bumps in the road? It's all thanks to the differential gear —a key component of your car's drivetrain . Without this differential gear, Traveling would be significantly less comfortable and safer. A functioning differential ensures that each wheel rotates at the appropriate speed, adapted to road conditions and the driver's maneuvers. A malfunctioning or damaged differential can lead to numerous problems, from difficulty in steering the vehicle to serious failures of other drivetrain components. Symptoms of a faulty differential gear can include noise coming from the axle area, difficulty turning, and uneven tire wear. Therefore, it's important to regularly inspect your vehicle and ensure the condition of all its components. Our automotive parts store offers a wide selection of high-quality used differentials, which are not only durable but also available at attractive prices. You can easily order them online and add your chosen differential gear to your cart. Maintaining your differential gear is an investment in the comfort and safety of every journey, as well as the longevity of your vehicle's other components. Regular maintenance ensures a smooth ride regardless of road conditions or the type of equipment used. A car differential is a differential mechanism whose main function is to distribute torque between the drive wheels, allowing them to rotate at different speeds in curves. In passenger cars , open differentials, LSDs (Limited Slip Differentials), and electronic E-Diffs are most commonly used. For example, the differential in the BMW X3 E83 ensures precise torque transfer to the rear wheels, which improves traction on slippery surfaces. In practice, a typical BMW E46 318i rear differential has a gear ratio of 3.91:1 and weighs approximately 35 kg, allowing it to effectively work with the driveshaft and driveshafts. VIN-specific differential compatibility ensures full interchangeability and compatibility with the rest of the drivetrain. This reduces installation costs and minimizes the risk of vehicle malfunctions.
Table of sample BMW differentials
| Model | Type | Gear ratio | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW E46 318i | Rear differential | 3.91:1 | 35 |
| BMW X3 E83 | Rear differential | 3.91:1 | 38 |
| BMW 320d E90 | Rear differential | 3.91:1 | 36 |
Differentials - Original spare parts from well-known car manufacturers
Our offer includes original differentials, as well as differentials rebuilt in-house, for brands such as BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Ford , Volkswagen , and Mini . Thanks to our partnership with experienced automotive advisors with over 10 years of experience, we can help you choose the right differential for your vehicle . Our specialists provide expert advice and support at every stage of your differential purchase. By using our services, you can be sure you're choosing the best differentials available on the market. All of our differentials are carefully selected and tested for durability and performance. This way, you can be sure your vehicle will function flawlessly for years to come. Thanks to the extensive product range at the GlobalParts automotive store, we offer differentials for various car models. We place great importance on the quality of our products and ensure that every customer finds something they like in our store. We offer differentials with various technical parameters and prices tailored to individual user needs. You can easily browse our online selection and add the selected differentials to your cart without leaving home. Reliable drivetrain operation is crucial for driving safety and travel comfort. That's why it's worth investing in original used parts from reputable manufacturers and distributors like GlobalParts . With them, your car will always be ready for any journey – regardless of road conditions or road surface type. Our offer also includes a wide selection of other drivetrain components: axles, driveshafts, and differentials with increased wear resistance. Every product available in our store has undergone rigorous quality testing and meets the highest industry standards. If you're unsure which differential gear is best for your car or have questions about installation, our experts are always ready to help! Just contact us by phone or email; we'll be happy to provide any information and advise you on choosing the right spare parts. Investing in original components from trusted manufacturers guarantees the reliability and longevity of your vehicle. By maintaining your car's condition by regularly replacing worn parts, you'll ensure a smooth ride without unexpected breakdowns or technical issues. In addition to standard differentials, we also offer BMW differentials with limited slip differentials (LSDs), which increase traction on surfaces with varying friction coefficients. Thanks to OEM numbers, you can precisely match the differential to your specific car model and year.
The differential assembly procedure includes
- Lifting the vehicle and removing the drive shaft.
- Unscrewing and removing the old differential.
- Installing the new differential while maintaining the manufacturer's tightening torques.
- Differential oil change (standard 75W-90 API GL-5, 1.5–2.0 l ).
- Drive test to check correct operation.
FAQ – frequently asked questions about car differentials
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main purpose of the differential? | A differential is a differential mechanism that allows the drive wheels to rotate at different speeds, especially when cornering. |
| How does a rear differential work? | The rear differential transfers torque from the drive shaft to the rear wheels, allowing for variable speed control in corners and improving traction. |
| What does the differential OEM number mean? | The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) number is a unique manufacturer code that identifies a specific vehicle model and year. |
| How to choose a differential for a BMW E46 318i? | It is best to choose a differential compatible with your vehicle's OEM number and VIN. |
| What are the benefits of differential LSD? | The LSD differential increases traction on surfaces with varying friction coefficients, reduces wheel slippage and improves cornering stability. |
| How much oil does a BMW differential require? | A standard BMW differential requires approximately 1.5–2.0 liters of 75W-90 API GL-5 oil, changed every 60,000–80,000 km. |
| Does the differential affect driving comfort? | Yes, a properly selected and efficient differential ensures a smooth ride, stability in corners and reduces vibrations and noise in the drive system. |
Car differentials from Global Parts
A car's differential has a significant impact on fuel economy and tire wear, as proper torque distribution minimizes wheel slippage and excessive friction. By comparison, an open differential can increase tire wear with aggressive driving, while an LSD, or electronically controlled differential, improves stability during cornering and acceleration. By maintaining a functioning differential gear in your car, you're investing not only in driving comfort and safety, but also in the longevity of your vehicle. With genuine differentials from Global Parts, you can enjoy a smooth ride, even on challenging surfaces, and the peace of mind that every journey will be hassle-free. The Global Parts automotive store invites you to browse our wide selection of genuine used car parts . Whether you're looking for car parts for BMW , Audi , Volkswagen , Mercedes, Mini , or others, you'll find them at competitive prices. We strive to ensure every customer finds the right parts for their car, and if you have any questions or concerns about selecting the right components, we're happy to help! Contact us – we're here to help! For more information and interesting facts, visit our automotive blog . Invest in a proven differential from reputable manufacturers and feel the difference today!