July 2024Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... Read More Posted in Fluids on July 28, 2024 Saving Lives in Shelby Township with Tire PressureAll new passenger vehicles on our Shelby Township, Michigan, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing is... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 21, 2024 Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Shelby Township DriversKnowing how their engine works can help Shelby Township drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and ... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on July 14, 2024 Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in Shelby TownshipNight driving in Shelby Township is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe driving. Ninety percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. And at night, we ju... Read More Posted in Headlamps on July 07, 2024 |
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