Royal Oak Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?

January 20, 2019

Any Royal Oak driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Royal Oak residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this... More

Gear Up: Transmission Service at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires in Royal Oak

October 8, 2017

The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting gea... More

It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires

August 1, 2017

If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Royal Oak. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better underst... More

The TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires Guide to Caring for Your Transmission

July 25, 2017

Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Royal Oak drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Royal Oak. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hill... More

Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires in Royal Oak

December 25, 2016

Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More

Automotive Tips from TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires: Timing Belt Overview

July 13, 2016

In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Royal Oak. The timing belts important job... More

Transmission Care in Royal Oak, Michigan

February 19, 2016

Do you have any plans around Royal Oak, Michigan, for the weekend? Maybe you and some friends are taking the boat up to the lake. Maybe you'll be having a lot of fun water skiing and doing a little fishing.You got the boat all ready. It's all gassed up. You packed lots of snacks and the cooler's... More

Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Royal Oak Drivers

June 17, 2015

Knowing how their engine works can help Royal Oak drivers make informed decisions about car care and prevent expensive repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts. An engines power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston th... More