Ask Auto Lab Livonia About the Importance of Service IntervalsToday in our Auto Lab Livonia blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn, paying your ... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on November 27, 2022 Differential ServiceWhen you're driving and turn a corner, you probably aren't aware of all that's going on with your wheels. The outside wheels have a longer distance to travel than the inside wheels, so there are gears that allow the wheels to go at different speeds when you turn. That set of gears is called a d... Read More Posted in Differential Service on November 20, 2022 What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on. Let's check out this example... Read More Posted in Tires on November 13, 2022 Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on November 06, 2022 Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish or trendy, but cool as in not sweltering inside. And if your vehicle's air conditioner stops working correctly, it seems to always break at the worst timeduring a heat wave. Automotive air conditio... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on October 30, 2022 Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise.Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... Read More Posted in Exhaust on October 23, 2022 Livonia, MI Winter Prep Service for Your AutoWhen winter approaches in MI, Livonia residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for MI winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Livonia residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your vehicle to be ... Read More Posted in Winter Prep on October 16, 2022 Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly.Those could... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on October 09, 2022 Beware of Cheap Tires in LivoniaDo you like to shop for shoes in Livonia?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pairs of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty important when buying tir... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on October 02, 2022 Oil's Well That Ends Well (Oil Change Grades and Weight)Changing your oil regularly is one of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running well. And knowing the right type of oil to use is also very important. Engine oil is classified by weight, but it doesn't refer to how much the oil would weigh if you put it on a scale. It r... Read More Posted in Oil Change on September 25, 2022 |
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