The Right Automotive Fluids for Lake Orion Drivers
February 9, 2020
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Lake Orion drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even ... More
Automotive Tips from Tire Warehouse Depot: Making a Battery Last Longer
January 19, 2020
One thing all Lake Orion drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tire Warehouse Depot can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted li... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
August 18, 2019
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
A New Battery in Lake Orion
December 30, 2018
Hello Lake Orion drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Lake Orion, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new... More
The Tire Warehouse Depot Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
October 14, 2018
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Tire Warehouse Depot Alternator Replacement Service in Lake Orion
March 27, 2018
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Lake Orion is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane d... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
November 26, 2017
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Lake Orion residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology an... More
Michigan: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
November 1, 2017
Michigan residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... More
The Tire Warehouse Depot Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
April 10, 2017
The automotive professionals at Tire Warehouse Depot would like to give Lake Orion drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more speciali... More
Automotive Tips from Tire Warehouse Depot: Battery Testing
January 16, 2017
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tire Warehouse Depot when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Lake Orion drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. ... More