Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)

August 23, 2020

When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone to find out what it is, I may not start the n... More

Mercury Rising (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

August 16, 2020

The heat is on, and your vehicle takes a beating when it is. Several of your vehicle's systems are under extra stress in hot weather, so here are a few to make sure are getting the care and maintenance they need. It makes sense that the cooling system is one to make sure is in top shape. Vehicl... More

Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)

August 9, 2020

If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More

Keeping Your Engine Cool in Livonia, MI

August 2, 2020

The cooling system keeps MI vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Livonia. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Livonia drivers associate with the ... More

Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Livonia, MI

July 26, 2020

Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our MI environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Livonia drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Livonia area... More

Fuel for Thought

July 19, 2020

If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... More

Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Livonia

July 12, 2020

Livonia drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Livonia area, but it does add quite a bit to ... More

Vive la Differential at Auto Lab Livonia in Livonia

July 5, 2020

There 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... More

Differential Service at Auto Lab Livonia: Viva la Difference

June 28, 2020

Every vehicle on MI roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Livonia residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn travels a much short... More

Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Livonia: Serpentine Belt Tensioner

June 21, 2020

The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Auto Lab Livonia we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be repl... More