FluidsMichigan: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?Michigan residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... Read More Posted in Fluids on January 02, 2019 Automotive Tips from TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires: Making a Battery Last LongerOne thing all Royal Oak drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be dee... Read More Posted in Fluids on October 07, 2018 TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your VehicleYour browser does not support the video tag. Today's TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your TLC Custom Exha... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 18, 2018 Need a New Battery? Call TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires TodayYour browser does not support the video tag. Hello Royal Oak drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do – 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Royal Oak, bits of the surface of the b... Read More Posted in Fluids on October 29, 2017 Super Slick at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires in Royal Oak: Synthetic OilYour browser does not support the video tag. When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose t... Read More Posted in Fluids on October 04, 2017 Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?Your browser does not support the video tag. Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Royal Oak residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilomete... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 20, 2017 TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Alternator Replacement Service in Royal OakYour browser does not support the video tag. Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that – it's all about the alternator. Driving around Royal Oak is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steerin... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 06, 2017 Why Synthetic Oil Is Best for Royal Oak DriversYour browser does not support the video tag. Hello Royal Oak! Today's TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires car care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil m... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 21, 2016 Automotive Tips from TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires: Battery TestingThe simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Royal Oak drivers and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as l... Read More Posted in Fluids on February 22, 2016 |
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