ABC Auto Works Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
June 2, 2019
Walled Lake residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium ... More
Fuel Filter Service in Walled Lake, Michigan
June 2, 2019
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Engine Air Filter from ABC Auto Works
June 1, 2019
Many Walled Lake drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at ABC Auto Works recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you, res... More
Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Walled Lake
May 28, 2019
Walled Lake drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Walled Lake area, but it does add quite a... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Walled Lake, Michigan
May 24, 2019
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Walled Lake, Michigan, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Walled Lake, Michigan, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charg... More
Fuel System Cleaning at ABC Auto Works
May 20, 2019
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More
Give Your Engine Clean Fuel with a New Fuel Filter from ABC Auto Works
April 27, 2019
Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts performance as... More
Clean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Walled Lake Drivers
April 25, 2019
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Walled Lake auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; t... More
The ABC Auto Works & Tire Center Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
April 5, 2019
The team at ABC Auto Works & Tire Center in Walled Lake and Michigan car owners are all talking MPG right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Walled Lake drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks. And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximiz... More
Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Walled Lake Drivers
March 24, 2019
Walled Lake residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air... More