Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
December 4, 2022
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
October 2, 2022
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More
Exhaust Service at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires in Royal Oak
July 26, 2022
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Royal Oak residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emissio... More
Exhaust Service at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires: Passing the Smell Test
August 23, 2020
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Royal Oak residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Michigan folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we fo... More
TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Service for Your Exhaust System
July 28, 2019
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Royal Oak Exhaust and Emissions Service
March 17, 2019
Many Royal Oak residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires is really a lot more comprehensive these ... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
May 16, 2017
Most Royal Oak drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your veh... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires
March 27, 2017
Hello Royal Oak! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Michigan vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to... More
Exhaust Service At TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires In Royal Oak
March 24, 2015
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Royal Oak drivers think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-bo... More