A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)
May 28, 2023
Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more than twice as many accidents, according to a recent study. And that's people who don't use their turn signals.... More
Fresh Air Inside Your Car in Livonia
May 21, 2023
Air quality has certainly become a hot issue in our modern world. We install air filters on our ventilation systems and in our vacuum cleaners. There's a filter that cleans the air going into our vehicle's engine so why not one for the air in the passenger compartment?Foreign and domestic vehic... More
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
May 14, 2023
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
Water Everywhere (Clogged Drains)
May 7, 2023
It's bad enough when you mistakenly leave a window open in your vehicle on a rainy day and you find your carpet soaked. But what in the world is going on when your windows are closed tight, not leaking and you STILL wind up with wet carpet? The answer could be something you might not even know y... More
Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)
April 30, 2023
You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in your engine. And you may know that if they fail well, let's just say that there can be some major engine damage. So obviously, we want our timing belts and chains to be in tip-top shape. One part t... More
Don't Do It Yourself (Perils of DIY Vehicle Repair)
April 23, 2023
Your vehicle is a complicated machine, and yes, it would be nice if you could take care of all of its problems yourself. There was a time when vehicles were simpler and it wasn't too hard for a weekend mechanic to replace brakes, adjust a carburetor or perform a tune-up. But vehicles are far mo... More
Drive Train Service in Livonia at Auto Lab Livonia
April 16, 2023
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More
The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Auto Lab Livonia
April 9, 2023
Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Livonia auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The central e... More
Livonia Air Conditioning Service
April 2, 2023
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Livonia, but not in your vehicle. When Livonia residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more comfo... More
Diesel Maintenance for MI
March 26, 2023
At Auto Lab Livonia we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our MI friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been used e... More