Need a New Battery? Call TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Today
October 29, 2017
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 battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues ... More
Super Slick at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires in Royal Oak: Synthetic Oil
October 4, 2017
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 the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
August 20, 2017
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 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and... More
TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Alternator Replacement Service in Royal Oak
June 6, 2017
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 steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane de... More
TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
June 21, 2016
Hello Michigan! Today's vehicle 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 maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... More
Automotive Tips from TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires: Battery Testing
February 22, 2016
The 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 its tempting to put off buying a new one as long a... More