Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle

December 15, 2019

Today, Auto Lab Livonia is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Livonia are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you have ques... More

Auto Lab Livonia Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles

December 8, 2019

Hello MI! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll have t... More

Super Slick at Auto Lab Livonia in Livonia: Synthetic Oil

July 28, 2019

When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More

Charge It in Livonia for Extended Battery Life

January 27, 2019

Here's an interesting statistic for our in Livonia, MI, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out ... More

Auto Lab Livonia Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle

August 12, 2018

Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Livonia residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can act... More

Battery Basics for Livonia

December 5, 2017

It'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, he... More

A New Battery in Livonia

October 30, 2017

Hello Livonia drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Livonia, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new batte... More

Battery Maintenance Tips From Auto Lab Livonia

July 16, 2017

When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna... More

Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Livonia: Making a Battery Last Longer

March 1, 2017

One thing all Livonia drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Auto Lab Livonia can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted like from... More