Fuel System Cleaning at Auto Lab Livonia in Livonia for Better PerformanceA fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... Read More Posted in Fuel System on August 21, 2017 Tire Tread Depth for Livonia, MI DriversDriving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on August 18, 2017 It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Auto Lab LivoniaIf you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Livonia. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understan... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on July 30, 2017 Change Your Engine Air Filter at Auto Lab LivoniaMany Livonia car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air fil... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 23, 2017 Battery Maintenance Tips From Auto Lab LivoniaWhen it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna... Read More Posted in Fluids on July 16, 2017 When Are Your Tires Worn Out?Hey Livonia area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our MI streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Livonia area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an inch is... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 09, 2017 How Your Check Engine Light WorksHave you ever had an experience like this in Livonia, MI? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing!You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stops flashing, but stays on. By... Read More Posted in Dashboard on July 03, 2017 Battery Replacement for Your vehicleModern vehicles in and around Livonia run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Livonia drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really s... Read More Posted in Parts on June 25, 2017 Auto Lab Livonia Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes OnAll Livonia service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles.The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant thr... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 20, 2017 Livonia Alignment ServiceYour car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... Read More Posted in Automotive News on June 13, 2017 |
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