JP Automotive
1304 Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, WA 98273 360.336.3496

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Differential Service

When Mt Vernon drivers take a corner in their vehicle, the outside wheels have a slightly longer distance to go than the inside wheels. That means that the outside wheels have to turn a bit faste...
Published on: Feb 25, 2023

Simple Answers from JP Automotive for Mt Vernon: Differential Service

Question What is a differential and why do I need to have it serviced? Answer First – your vehicle does have a differential.  If it’s rear wheel drive, your differential is on the ...
Published on: Sep 08, 2021

Viva la Differential

With front-wheel drive being so common these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most folks don’t even have to think about it.  And most rear-whee...
Published on: Jan 24, 2017