To Save Gas Around Melvindale: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service

September 27, 2020

One topic that hits the news in Michigan on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Michigan drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Melvindale who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy... More

The Edible Engine

September 20, 2020

You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrelseven rabbitshave been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, causing vehicle electrical systems to go haywire. They can disable a vehicle completely and be very expensive to fix.... More

The Right Oil for the Season (Engine Oil Viscosity)

September 13, 2020

As the temperatures plunge, certain types of engine oil may not flow as easily as they did when it was warmer. Makes sense, doesn't it? Just like molasses gets thicker as the temperature goes down, engine oil does the same thing. So, maybe you're wondering if you have to change your oil as the s... More

Melvindale Car Care Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On

September 6, 2020

All Melvindale service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant ... More