Speak Up: Talking with Your Auto Lab Livonia Service AdvisorAbout 80% of the vehicles on Livonia roads today are behind on their preventive maintenance schedules. That translates to about 160 million vehicles in the United States that aren't performing as well as they could be - thousands right here in MI. Some of the maintenance issues are minor. Others ... Read More Posted in Service Standards on December 20, 2020 Maintaining Your Diesel in LivoniaDiesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Livonia area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Livonia diesel-f... Read More Posted in Fuel System on December 13, 2020 Drivers that "T" Us Off (Bad Driving Practices)We've all seen drivers who do things thatlet's be frankreally irritate us. They're inconsiderate, can put people in danger and make the road a much less friendly place. They really "T" us off. These are the bad drivers who fit their description to a "T." The Tailgater. You've seen this terr... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on December 06, 2020 Things Aren't Always What They SeemIf you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling.One driver in MI was heading to work on a hot July day and noticed w... Read More Posted in Transmission on November 29, 2020 Talk to Auto Lab Livonia About New Shoes for Your VehicleCustom wheels are one way that Livonia folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to be ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on November 22, 2020 When "Shady" is a Good ThingJust like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 15, 2020 Picking the Right Tires in LivoniaShopping for tires in Livonia can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in Livonia are looking for maximum summertime performa... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on November 08, 2020 The Right Fluids for Your VehicleThe current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Livonia to alw... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 01, 2020 How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Auto Lab LivoniaToday in the Auto Lab Livonia auto care blog, we're going to talk to Livonia drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Auto Lab Livonia customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehicle manufacturer'... Read More Posted in Fluids on October 25, 2020 On Board Diagnostics for Your EngineStarting in 1996, Auto Lab Livonia service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a computer t... Read More Posted in Diagnostics on October 18, 2020 |
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