MaintenanceSevere Service RequirementsA lot of Lake Orion drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of a... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 30, 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 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 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 Maintenance Free MythSometimes we hear Lake Orion drivers say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 09, 2022 Tire Warehouse Depot On Your Serpentine BeltToday we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Lake Orion, Michigan, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. T... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 01, 2022 Tire Warehouse Depot and the Maintenance MindsetWhen it comes to their vehicles, some Lake Orion residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Lake Orion drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance bu... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 28, 2022 Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Lake Orion, MichiganThe 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 Lake Orion Drivers Severe Service Maintenance SchedulesSince 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 Gas Savings in Lake Orion: Sharpen Your PencilHigh 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 |
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