MaintenanceSevere Service RequirementsA lot of Royal Oak drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of au... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 23, 2022 Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Royal OakEvery Royal Oak car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced.So... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 19, 2022 TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires and the Maintenance MindsetWhen it comes to their vehicles, some Royal Oak residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Royal Oak drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 18, 2022 TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes OnAll Royal Oak service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles.The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant t... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 14, 2022 Keeping Your Car Young in Royal OakAs Royal Oak consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Michigan, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 11, 2022 Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Royal OakThere's a segment of the Royal Oak area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilom... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 28, 2022 The Easy Way to Save Cash in Royal OakThe hottest Michigan news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Royal Oak. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Royal Oak can ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 19, 2022 Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine.The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 19, 2021 Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates.That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 19, 2021 Technician Training at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & TiresYour vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires in Royal Oak. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automoti... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 22, 2021 |
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