Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
January 9, 2022
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
February 28, 2021
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Lake Orion Drivers
January 20, 2020
Hello, Lake Orion residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Lake Orion auto owners don't need to filter the... More
Engine Air Filter from Tire Warehouse Depot
September 29, 2019
Many Lake Orion drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tire Warehouse Depot recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Michigan Driving
August 11, 2019
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Lake Orion knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Lake Orion area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartm... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tire Warehouse Depot for Better Performance
July 28, 2019
Hi Lake Orion residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the... More
How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Lake Orion
July 7, 2019
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Lake Orion can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just ... More
Fuel System Cleaning the Professional Way at Tire Warehouse Depot
January 27, 2019
Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Lake Orion drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive main... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Lake Orion Tune Up
November 25, 2018
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... More
Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine in Lake Orion, Michigan
July 3, 2018
If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Lake Orion, Michigan.Unless they drive a vintage car, Lake Orion auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual ha... More