March 2019Automotive Tips from ABC Auto Works: Where Should New Tires Be PlacedWhen Walled Lake drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake syste... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on March 31, 2019 Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Walled Lake AutomobilesWalled Lake drivers may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel's off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn't feel like it handles right as they drive down Walled Lake, Michigan, streets and roads.When all of a vehicle's wheels are li... Read More Posted in Automotive News on March 31, 2019 Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at ABC Auto WorksWhen we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on March 30, 2019 ABC Auto Works & Tire Center Helps You Decipher The Menu Board: Part 2Walled Lake service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Walled Lake 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. ABC Auto Works & Tire Center fuel system clea... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 29, 2019 Cool Running in Walled LakeUnless you live in Death Valley, you really don't hear much any more about cars overheating. That's because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn't mean you can't overheat your vehicle engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yourself ... Read More Posted in Cooling System on March 28, 2019 Lease or Buy?Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Walled Lake drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pay... Read More Posted in Drive Train on March 27, 2019 Drive Train Service in Walled Lake at ABC Auto WorksThe drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... Read More Posted in Drive Train on March 26, 2019 What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at ABC Auto WorksOkay. You went to your local Walled Lake car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Walled Lake service center, but on the way, the Check Engin... Read More Posted in Diagnostics on March 25, 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 squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air... Read More Posted in Fuel System on March 24, 2019 The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Walled Lake DriversPeople in Walled Lake have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km t... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 24, 2019 |
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