A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
May 14, 2023
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More
Procrastination Prevention in Livonia
July 31, 2022
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
June 12, 2022
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
December 12, 2021
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Livonia, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive a... More
The Auto Lab Livonia Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
March 28, 2021
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Auto Lab Livonia Alternator Replacement Service in Livonia
January 1, 2021
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Livonia is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane depa... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
November 1, 2020
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Livonia to alw... More
How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Auto Lab Livonia
October 25, 2020
Today in the Auto Lab Livonia auto care blog, we're going to talk to Livonia drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Auto Lab Livonia customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehicle manufacturer'... More
Auto Lab Livonia Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
October 4, 2020
Today's Auto Lab Livonia post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Auto Lab Livonia service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake flui... More
The Right Automotive Fluids for Livonia Drivers
March 1, 2020
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Livonia drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even cau... More