Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)
December 24, 2023
You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission is one of the great automotive inventions; here are some ways you can keep yours working well. Maintain you... More
Water Everywhere (Clogged Drains)
December 17, 2023
It's bad enough when you mistakenly leave a window open in your vehicle on a rainy day and you find your carpet soaked. But what in the world is going on when your windows are closed tight, not leaking and you STILL wind up with wet carpet? The answer could be something you might not even know y... More
Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)
December 10, 2023
In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish or trendy, but cool as in not sweltering inside. And if your vehicle's air conditioner stops working correctly, it seems to always break at the worst timeduring a heat wave. Automotive air conditio... More
Keep Your Royal Oak Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
December 3, 2023
Hey Royal Oak - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very im... More
Lean Times (Shocks and Springs)
November 26, 2023
You may have noticed your vehicle going through lean times. By that, we mean it's literally leaning to one side. When you notice that, you should get it checked out at your service facility soon because you could have a serious problem. Many things can cause a vehicle to lean. You may have pro... More
Breathe Free in Royal Oak: Cabin Air Filter Replacement at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires
November 19, 2023
There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on Royal Oak drivers' vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter. Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment of your car nice and clean.A cabin air filter is similar to the ... More
Clean Slate (Protecting Vehicle's Finish)
November 12, 2023
Winter is one of the hardest times to keep your vehicle clean. But did you know neglecting to wash your vehicle in winter could cost you a significant amount of money in the long run? Here's why. Many areas deal with snow and ice in the winter, and the salt and sand that are used to keep the road... More
How Does TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Know What to Recommend?
November 5, 2023
When you drop your vehicle off at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires in Royal Oak, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires professionals have lists and procedures they follow for different types of service. First of all, your Royal Oak... More
A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
October 29, 2023
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More
Round and Round (Wheel Balancing)
October 22, 2023
In a perfect world, all wheels and tires would be perfectly round and weigh exactly the same at every point of the wheel. Unfortunately, they're not, and if they're out of balance, they can reduce the lifespan of your tires, make your vehicle shake like a carnival ride, and maybe even damage a f... More