August 2022
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Lake Orion drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Michigan to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But pr...
Read More
Posted in Timing Belt
on August 22, 2022
You may have noticed sometimes on a hot and humid day, vapor will come out of your vehicle's vents when you have the air conditioning on. Is that something to be concerned about? Well, it depends.Sometimes that steam or vapor can be caused by water accumulating in the vent system after it has c...
Read More
Posted in Windshield Wipers
on August 21, 2022
Hey Lake Orion area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Michigan streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Lake Orion area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds o...
Read More
Posted in Tires and Wheels
on August 21, 2022
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Lake Orion, Michigan, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Lake Orion, Michigan, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge....
Read More
Posted in Fuel System
on August 20, 2022
The median age for cars in the Lake Orion, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tire Warehouse Depot we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise.If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Lake Orion area, bring it into Tire Warehouse Depot for high-m...
Read More
Posted in Maintenance
on August 19, 2022
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Lake Orion drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Lake Orion drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of...
Read More
Posted in Maintenance
on August 18, 2022
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo...
Read More
Posted in Tires and Wheels
on August 17, 2022
High gas prices in Lake Orion increase the cost of living for Michigan drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Lake Orion vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled...
Read More
Posted in Maintenance
on August 16, 2022
All modern Lake Orion vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Lake Orion drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in th...
Read More
Posted in Fuel System
on August 15, 2022
Tires do a lot of work for Lake Orion drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Lake Orion. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passenger...
Read More
Posted in Tires and Wheels
on August 14, 2022
|