When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
April 30, 2018
Hey Royal Oak area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Michigan streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Royal Oak area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of ... More
PCV Valve Service at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires in Royal Oak
April 22, 2018
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged... More
Right or Left? TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Power Steering Service
April 17, 2018
Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... More
TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
April 8, 2018
Welcome to the TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Royal Oak conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, th... More
What Royal Oak Automotive Service Consumers Should Know
April 1, 2018
There are some things drivers should know about Royal Oak car service and repair. First and foremost, TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires in Royal Oak wants to build a trusting relat... More