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

ABC Auto Works & Tire Center Guide To Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle

November 20, 2014

Today's ABC Auto Works & Tire Center post focuses on using the proper fluids for your vehicle. Significant advancements in automotive technology have lead to the development of high-tech fluids to keep modern cars operating at peak performance. This is due to both engineering advanc... More

The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle

September 26, 2014

Walled Lake car owners' current vehicles have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids. Its critical for Walled Lak... More