PCV Valve Replacement
July 22, 2019
Hello Walled Lake, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil ... More
A Stitch in Time at ABC Auto Works
July 21, 2019
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Severe Service Requirements
July 21, 2019
A lot of Walled Lake drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of ... More
Winter Tires
July 20, 2019
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Walled Lake driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Michigan, winter tires differed from highway tires only in... More
Gas Savings in Walled Lake: Sharpen Your Pencil
July 19, 2019
High gas prices in Walled Lake increase the cost of living for Michigan drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Walled Lake vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like schedul... More
Keep Your Walled Lake Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
July 18, 2019
Hey Walled Lake - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very ... More
Service to Improve Fuel Economy
July 17, 2019
The price of gas in Michigan has got people in Walled Lake talking. It seems that Walled Lake folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improv... More
Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine in Walled Lake, Michigan
July 16, 2019
If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Walled Lake, Michigan.Unless they drive a vintage car, Walled Lake auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual ... More
How Your Check Engine Light Works
July 15, 2019
Have you ever had an experience like this in Walled Lake, Michigan? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing!You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stops flashing, but st... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Walled Lake Tune Up
July 14, 2019
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... More