TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Shelby Township Vehicle
December 4, 2022
Shelby Township drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Michigan come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Shelby Township area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS c... More
Visibility Disaster! (Windshield Washer Pump Replacement)
November 27, 2022
Let's say you live in a cold climate where the snowy, icy weather challenges you to clear the salt and debris tossed up on your windshield. You push your windshield washer switch expecting a good stream of fluid so the blades can wipe the glass clean. Yet nothing comes out. Nada, zip. What's g... More
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Michigan Roads?
November 20, 2022
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Michigan spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Shelby Township Motorists
November 13, 2022
Shelby Township residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your 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 to burn, so ... More
Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)
November 6, 2022
So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Shelby Township
October 30, 2022
One Shelby Township automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Shelby Township, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the... More
Hitting the Brakes in Shelby Township
October 23, 2022
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Shelby Township drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspectio... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Car Fix Shelby
October 16, 2022
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Car Fix Shelby article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Shelby Township... More
Differential Service
October 9, 2022
When you're driving and turn a corner, you probably aren't aware of all that's going on with your wheels. The outside wheels have a longer distance to travel than the inside wheels, so there are gears that allow the wheels to go at different speeds when you turn. That set of gears is called a d... More
Exhaust Service at Car Fix Shelby in Shelby Township
October 2, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Shelby Township residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Car Fix Shelby is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control com... More