Auto Lab Livonia: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Livonia streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon o... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 14, 2018 Relax When the Wind Blows in MI: Winter Car Prep for Livonia DriversWhen autumn comes around in Livonia, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Livonia drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Livonia dri... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 03, 2018 Your Well Trained Technician at Auto Lab LivoniaWhen your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your vehicle's so important to your life in Livonia, you need to get back on the road as soon as possible – with the problem fixed right the first time.If you've ever checked into some of the techn... Read More Posted in Safety on May 29, 2018 Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Livonia: When to Replace a Damaged TireRepair or Replace? That’s a question Livonia drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoul... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on May 22, 2018 All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Auto Lab LivoniaWhen all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Livonia can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around... Read More Posted in Automotive News on May 15, 2018 Under Pressure in Livonia: TPMSHave you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Livonia, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light truck... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on May 07, 2018 Winter TiresWhat type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Livonia driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in MI, winter tires differed from highway tires only in their tr... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on April 30, 2018 The Auto Lab Livonia Guide to Caring for Your TransmissionMost vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Livonia drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Livonia. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on April 22, 2018 Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Livonia: Wiper Blade OptionsWiper blades are critically important to Livonia drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When it’s time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Livonia drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehicle... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on April 17, 2018 Brake Service at Auto Lab Livonia in LivoniaBrakes really aren't optional equipment for Livonia drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every MI driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Auto Lab Livonia, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are ... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on April 08, 2018 |
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