The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Walled Lake Drivers
March 24, 2019
People in Walled Lake have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km t... More
10 Services Walled Lake Drivers Often Overlook
March 13, 2019
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Walled Lake. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. ... More
ABC Auto Works & Tire Center and the Maintenance Mindset
March 8, 2019
When it comes to their vehicles, some Walled Lake drivers dont have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Walled Lake drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenan... More
Hey Walled Lake Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
March 7, 2019
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Walled Lake?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'c... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Walled Lake
March 4, 2019
As Walled Lake consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Michigan, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of ou... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Walled Lake
February 24, 2019
Every Walled Lake car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. ... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Walled Lake, Michigan
December 3, 2018
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Walled Lake, Michigan: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Walled Lake motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Walled Lake, Michigan
August 26, 2018
The median age for cars in the Walled Lake, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At ABC Auto Works we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Walled Lake area, bring it into ABC Auto Works for high-mileage mai... More
ABC Auto Works Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
June 25, 2018
Michigan service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Walled Lake drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.ABC Auto Works fuel system cleaning: Over time, the... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at ABC Auto Works
February 4, 2018
Good vehicle care for us Walled Lake residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required diff... More