MaintenanceMaintenance on My MindAsk any Livonia man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car in... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 16, 2025 The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower.The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 16, 2025 Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Auto Lab Livonia?Today's Auto Lab Livonia article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Livonia drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in MI who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blanket stat... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 22, 2024 Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Livonia Bigf... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 08, 2024 Auto Lab Livonia and the Maintenance MindsetWhen it comes to their vehicles, some Livonia residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Livonia drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but just... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 09, 2024 The Easy Way to Save Cash in LivoniaThe hottest MI news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Livonia. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Livonia can do to grea... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 18, 2024 Trickle Down TechnologyRecently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 14, 2024 Serpentine Belt Service at Auto Lab Livonia in LivoniaIf you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 15, 2023 10 Services Livonia Drivers Often OverlookWe live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Livonia. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Spec... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 24, 2023 Let Auto Lab Livonia Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of YearsLivonia area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Livonia drivers want to... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 20, 2023 |
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