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Synthetic Oil for Walled Lake AutosIf you are a driver in Walled Lake and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 21, 2019 Steering Clear in Walled LakeThose who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... Read More Posted in Steering on April 14, 2019 For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... Read More Posted in Drive Train on April 07, 2019 For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Walled Lake)Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on March 31, 2019 The Maintenance Free MythSometimes we hear people in Walled Lake say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 24, 2019 Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Walled Lake in Walled LakeWith Walled Lake gas prices being what they are, many of us in Michigan are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Walled Lake area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel i... Read More Posted in Fuel Economy on March 17, 2019 Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Walled LakeEvery Walled Lake car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be r... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 10, 2019 Bad VibesYour vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... Read More Posted in Tire Rotation and Balancing on March 03, 2019 Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Walled Lake DriversWalled Lake residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fue... Read More Posted in Fuel System on February 24, 2019 Michigan: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?Michigan residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... Read More Posted in Fluids on February 17, 2019 |
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