MaintenanceBusting Automotive Myths in Livonia, MIYour browser does not support the video tag. Myths passed around our Livonia, MI community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 02, 2018 New School: Automotive Auto Lab Livonia Technician TrainingLivonia consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have ma... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 25, 2018 Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?Your browser does not support the video tag. No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the vehicle manufacturer to issue reca... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 18, 2018 Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good IdeaYour browser does not support the video tag. At Auto Lab Livonia we get a lot of Livonia drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around MI, so it's important to know that the vehicle ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 19, 2018 Auto Lab Livonia: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?Your browser does not support the video tag. Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Livonia streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes ou... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 14, 2018 Relax When the Wind Blows in MI: Winter Car Prep for Livonia DriversWhen autumn comes around in Livonia, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Livonia drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Livonia dri... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 03, 2018 Change Your Engine Air Filter at Auto Lab LivoniaYour browser does not support the video tag. Many Livonia car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 23, 2017 Auto Lab Livonia Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes OnYour browser does not support the video tag. All Livonia service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 20, 2017 Auto Lab Livonia Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2Your browser does not support the video tag. MI service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Livonia drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Auto Lab... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 17, 2017 Economics of Maintenance for Livonia Auto OwnersYour browser does not support the video tag. Buying 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 07, 2017 |
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