Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight And Your Michigan Driving
November 25, 2015
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from here to Union Lake knows this makes sense. Some of us in the Union Lake area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror. Guys; sports equipment and tools. Ladies; well, just take a look arou... More
Diesel Maintenance For Michigan
October 21, 2015
At ABC Auto Works & Tire Center we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Michigan friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diese... More
Professional Fuel System Cleaning
September 25, 2015
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean. Todays production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time... More
Introduction to Diesels for Walled Lake, Michigan
September 15, 2015
Something youre going to be hearing a lot about around Walled Lake, Michigan is diesel engines. Were not talking about semi-trucks and buses Were talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs. Most people in Walled Lake, Michigan are surprised to learn that around half the car... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better For Walled Lake Motorists
July 29, 2015
Walled Lake motorists know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engines cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors. There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in t... More
ABC Auto Works & Tire Center Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
March 4, 2015
Walled Lake drivers 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 a... More
The ABC Auto Works & Tire Center Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
November 26, 2014
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 h... More
Clean Fuel
July 23, 2014
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 SUV engine. Walled Lake auto owners dont need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; they... More
Give Your Engine Clean Fuel With A New Fuel Filter From ABC Auto Works & Tire Center
May 23, 2014
Your SUV requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your SUV engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts fuel effi... More
Fuel System Cleaning At ABC Auto Works & Tire Center
March 7, 2014
Is your car sometimes hard to start on an early Walled Lake 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 car's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, dif... More