March 2017Fuel System Cleaning the Professional Way at Auto Lab LivoniaYour fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Livonia drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive mainten... Read More Posted in Fuel System on March 27, 2017 Let Auto Lab Livonia Help You Extend the Life of Your CarIf you haven't shopped in the Livonia area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider the price of auto financing in Livonia, and insurance, the idea of hanging on to your old vehicle for a few ... Read More Posted in Keys to a long lasting vehicle on March 21, 2017 Problems with Suspension Solved at Auto Lab Livonia in LivoniaA vehicle's suspension system is tough. It can last for years and after lots of driving for Livonia drivers. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle one that hauls heavy... Read More Posted in Suspension on March 13, 2017 Good Service at Auto Lab Livonia Equals Good Fuel Economy in LivoniaWhether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Livonia drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in MI, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through preventive mai... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on March 10, 2017 Save Fuel by Watching Your WeightMost Livonia drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. MI folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Livonia drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more we ca... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on March 09, 2017 Fuel InjectorsThe last new American vehicles sold in Livonia with a carburetor rolled out of the MI dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Livonia, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine contro... Read More Posted in Fuel System on March 08, 2017 Economics of Maintenance for Livonia Auto OwnersBuying a new car in Livonia is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Livonia who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having second ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 07, 2017 Livonia Drivers Severe Service Maintenance SchedulesSince driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Livonia drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Livonia drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 06, 2017 Fuel Saving Tip: Livonia Tune UpHave you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on March 05, 2017 Timing BeltEver heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head.... Read More Posted in Parts on March 05, 2017 |
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