Automotive Tips from ABC Auto Works: Timing Belt Overview
February 27, 2017
In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Walled Lake. The timing belts important j... More
Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea
February 19, 2017
At ABC Auto Works we get a lot of Walled Lake 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 Michigan, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leave you strande... More
Walled Lake Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
February 14, 2017
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Walled Lake drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Walled Lake drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most ... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Walled Lake Car Owners
February 7, 2017
A generation ago, Walled Lake drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Walled Lake shop every year or two for repa... More