Michigan: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
May 6, 2018
Michigan residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... More
ABC Auto Works Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
December 4, 2017
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Walled Lake residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can... More
ABC Auto Works Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
October 30, 2017
Hello Michigan! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... More
ABC Auto Works Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
September 5, 2017
Today's ABC Auto Works post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your ABC Auto Works service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake fluid is... More
Charge It in Walled Lake for Extended Battery Life
December 12, 2016
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Walled Lake, Michigan, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns o... More
Automotive Tips from ABC Auto Works: Battery Testing
October 30, 2016
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at ABC Auto Works when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Walled Lake drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a... More
The ABC Auto Works Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
July 24, 2016
The automotive professionals at ABC Auto Works would like to give Walled Lake drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialized a... More
Need a New Battery? Call ABC Auto Works Today
April 17, 2016
Hello Walled Lake drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Walled Lake, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process contin... More
Make Your Battery Last
April 11, 2016
Today's report from ABC Auto Works is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Walled Lake vehicle... More
Super Slick at ABC Auto Works & Tire Center in Walled Lake: Synthetic Oil
June 3, 2015
When you get an oil change, its always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the auto maker recommends. But sometimes were asked if wed like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more ... More