Check Engine Light Diagnosis at ABC Auto Works

June 30, 2019

Hello Walled Lake . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for Walled Lake drivers?First of all, the Check ... More

On Board Diagnostics for Your vehicle

June 30, 2019

Today we're going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Walled Lake, Michigan, who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are, what's involved and what the benefits are. They really want to understand the value of diagno... More

ABC Auto Works & Tire Center: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?

June 29, 2019

Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your SUV engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Lets go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Michigan freeways, twenty pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon o... More

Shocks and Struts For Walled Lake Bumps and Bounces

June 28, 2019

If you're like most of us in Walled Lake, you want your car to handle well. That's the job of your suspension system. There are different types of suspension systems, but they all work on the same basic principles. First, there are the springs, which bear the weight of the car. The most co... More

Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at ABC Auto Works

June 27, 2019

The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Walled Lake use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit ABC Auto Wo... More

Service Center Standard and Procedures

June 26, 2019

All Michigan pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is why Walled Lake au... More

What Walled Lake Automotive Service Consumers Should Know

June 25, 2019

There are some things drivers should know about Walled Lake car service and repair. First and foremost, ABC Auto Works cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. ABC Auto Works in Walled Lake wants to build a trusting relationship that becomes the foundatio... More

What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?

June 24, 2019

With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Walled Lake, Michigan, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Walled Lake drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's underst... More

NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)

June 23, 2019

You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years. That comfortable relat... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light

June 23, 2019

Here's a question for Walled Lake, Michigan motorists: 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 i... More