September 2022Brake Service at Tire Warehouse Depot in Lake OrionBrakes really aren't optional equipment for Lake Orion drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Michigan driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tire Warehouse Depot, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there ... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on September 21, 2022 Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Lake OrionThere's a segment of the Lake Orion area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilo... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 20, 2022 Tire Replacement: What Lake Orion Drivers Need to KnowLooking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on September 19, 2022 Keep Your Cool in Lake OrionLake Orion drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the... Read More Posted in Cooling System on September 18, 2022 A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. Its a precise operation, and when its working well, you have plenty of power and an efficient engine.But after time, con... Read More Posted in Fuel System on September 18, 2022 Tire Warehouse Depot Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular GasLake Orion residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium t... Read More Posted in Fuel System on September 17, 2022 Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Lake Orion B... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 16, 2022 Introduction to Diesels for Lake Orion, MichiganSomething you're going to be hearing a lot about around Lake Orion, Michigan, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Michigan are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on September 15, 2022 Keys to a Long Lasting VehicleWe live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Lake Orion drivers wa... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 14, 2022 Why People in Lake Orion Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle ServicedA recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Lake Orion, Michigan, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some ... Read More Posted in Inspection on September 13, 2022 |
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