Wheel Balancing at Tire Warehouse DepotSo you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Lake Orion drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Michigan roads. If one of the front tires is out, you f... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on October 03, 2016 Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tire Warehouse DepotAnyone that drives a car in Lake Orion knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire en... Read More Posted in Cooling System on September 27, 2016 Tire Warehouse Depot Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Lake OrionLet's talk about something critical for all Lake Orion drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle weighs several thousand pounds and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disk brakes wor... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on September 19, 2016 Getting New Tires in Lake Orion?There are so many tire choices in the Lake Orion area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Lake Orion area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on September 12, 2016 Automotive Tips from Tire Warehouse Depot: Serpentine Belt TensionerThe serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Tire Warehouse Depot we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be ... Read More Posted in Serpentine Belt on September 05, 2016 Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tire Warehouse Depot in Lake OrionHave you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on August 28, 2016 Budget for Maintenance in Lake OrionSometimes busy Lake Orion residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Michigan in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significant... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 21, 2016 Why Synthetic Oil Is Best for Lake Orion DriversHello Lake Orion! Today's Tire Warehouse Depot car care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why we'd need... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 16, 2016 Relax When the Wind Blows in Michigan: Winter Car Prep for Lake Orion DriversWhen autumn comes around in Lake Orion, leaves fall, nights get longer, and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Lake Orion drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Lake... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 10, 2016 What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tire Warehouse DepotOkay. 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 en... Read More Posted in Diagnostics on August 02, 2016 |
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