FluidsTaking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 08, 2021 Battery Maintenance Tips From Tire Warehouse DepotWhen it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 20, 2021 Make Your Battery LastToday's report from Tire Warehouse Depot is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Lake Orion ve... Read More Posted in Fluids on May 16, 2021 Tire Warehouse Depot Advice on What to Pour into Your VehicleChanges in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Lake Orion residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can ... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 02, 2020 A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 21, 2020 A Stitch in Time at Tire Warehouse DepotYou probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it.A driver noticed his vehicl... Read More Posted in Fluids on May 10, 2020 Procrastination Prevention in Lake OrionEvery one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... Read More Posted in Fluids on March 22, 2020 The Right Automotive Fluids for Lake Orion DriversAll 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 ... Read More Posted in Fluids on February 09, 2020 Automotive Tips from Tire Warehouse Depot: Making a Battery Last LongerOne 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... Read More Posted in Fluids on January 19, 2020 Sniffing Out a ProblemYour 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... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 18, 2019 |
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