Orcas Auto-Tech
35 Hope Lane, Eastsound, WA 98245 360.376.5400

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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: Mar 22, 2023

Differential Service

When Eastsound 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: Jul 07, 2020

Differential Service

When you take a corner in your car, the outside wheels have a slightly longer distance to go than the inside wheels.  That means that the outside wheels must turn a bit faster than the inside.&nb...
Published on: Aug 23, 2018

Simple Answers from Orcas Auto-Tech for Eastsound: 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: Nov 25, 2016

Simple Answers from Orcas Auto-Tech for Eastsound: Differential Service

{{ image('NDIx') }} Question:What is a differential and why do Eastsound drivers need to have it serviced?Orcas Auto-Tech Answer:First of all – your vehicle does have a differential. If it's a ...
Published on: Mar 07, 2014

Viva la Differential At Orcas Auto-Tech

{{ image('Mjky') }} With front-wheel drive being so common in Eastsound these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Eastsound folks don't even have to th...
Published on: Apr 19, 2012