Fuel Injection Basics for Walled Lake
June 26, 2017
All modern Walled Lake vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Walled Lake drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in Walled Lake
June 18, 2017
Theres not much Walled Lake drivers can do about the price of gas in Michigan, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the go-pedal. Hard acceleration just sucks the gas. Gently leave stop... More
ABC Auto Works Fuel Saving Tip for Walled Lake: Check Engine Light
June 13, 2017
Here's a question for Walled Lake, Michigan : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many cond... More
PCV Valve Service at ABC Auto Works in Walled Lake
June 6, 2017
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged... More
Why Is My Check Engine Light On?
June 1, 2017
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Walled Lake drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong t... More