How Much is Enough for Livonia Auto Owners? Tire Tread DepthMost Livonia drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that “bald” tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on January 29, 2018 Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Livonia: Where Should New Tires Be PlacedWhen Livonia drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems.I... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on January 21, 2018 Tracking True in MI: Wheel Alignment in LivoniaThe biggest issue for Livonia area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Auto Lab Livonia in Liv... Read More Posted in Automotive News on January 15, 2018 Time for Differential Service at Auto Lab Livonia?Hello Livonia - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you... Read More Posted in Drive Train on January 07, 2018 What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Livonia, MI, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Livonia drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandab... Read More Posted in Drive Train on January 02, 2018 Deciphering the Auto Lab Livonia Menu BoardLet's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Livonia, MI, service centers like Auto Lab Livonia have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alphabetica... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on December 17, 2017 Service Center Standard and ProceduresAll MI pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is why Livonia aut... Read More Posted in Service Standards on December 10, 2017 Battery Basics for LivoniaIt's important for Livonia drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery – hot or cold MI weather. Most Livonia area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. However, h... Read More Posted in Fluids on December 05, 2017 Fuel System Cleaning at Auto Lab LivoniaIs your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on November 29, 2017 Exhaust Service at Auto Lab Livonia in LivoniaWhenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Livonia residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Auto Lab Livonia is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control ... Read More Posted in Exhaust on November 19, 2017 |
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