Automotive Detective Work in Lake Orion
August 2, 2022
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Lake Orion. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when s... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
August 7, 2018
Starting in 1996, Tire Warehouse Depot service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a comput... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tire Warehouse Depot in Lake Orion
January 15, 2018
When we Lake Orion residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his ... More
What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tire Warehouse Depot
August 2, 2016
Okay. You went to your local Lake Orion car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Lake Orion service center, but on the way, the Check Engine ... More
The Tire Warehouse Depot Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
February 24, 2016
Modern Lake Orion vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute th... More
The Tire Warehouse Depot Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
December 17, 2015
Modern Lake Orion vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute ... More
Automotive Detective Work In Lake Orion
December 24, 2014
Theres a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Lake Orion. Figuring out whats wrong with your SUV has a lot of similarities to figuring out whats wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when somethi... More