Drive TrainNot a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... Read More Posted in Drive Train on September 18, 2022 Are There Blind Spots in Livonia?All Livonia drivers have blind spots and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Livonia.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To begin, we ca... Read More Posted in Drive Train on September 04, 2022 Drive Train - What You Need to Know in LivoniaOne Livonia automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Livonia, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and tran... Read More Posted in Drive Train on May 22, 2022 Vive la Differential at Auto Lab Livonia in LivoniaThere are a lot of drivers in Livonia who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in MI these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Livonia folks don't even have to thin... Read More Posted in Drive Train on July 05, 2020 Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Livonia, MIEvery car in Livonia, MI, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles:Common senseVisible ... Read More Posted in Drive Train on December 29, 2019 Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Livonia?There is a clear and vocal demand in Livonia and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the MI market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Livonia area roads today, and many more being developed. Y... Read More Posted in Drive Train on August 18, 2019 Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on MI Roads?Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in MI spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive driving is t... Read More Posted in Drive Train on August 07, 2018 Differential Service in Livonia, MI - What You Need to KnowScratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Livonia, MI, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential. Some... Read More Posted in Drive Train on June 19, 2018 Lease or Buy?Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Livonia drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays do... Read More Posted in Drive Train on March 12, 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 see, you... Read More Posted in Drive Train on January 07, 2018 |
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