Distracted Driving
April 17, 2017
When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our effect... More
Fuel System Cleaning at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires for Better Performance
April 11, 2017
Hi Royal Oak residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the ... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires in Royal Oak
April 2, 2017
Warm weather or cold, Royal Oak drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Royal Oak people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedu... 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
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires
March 20, 2017
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires for a check up.In today's TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Royal Oak re... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
March 12, 2017
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Royal Oak area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication t... More
Diesel Maintenance for Michigan
March 6, 2017
At TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Michigan friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engine... More
Royal Oak Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?
February 27, 2017
The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine. When you are diving around Royal Oak, fuel is burned in your vehicle engine, it pushes the pistons down and the cranksha... More
Have You Checked Your Headlights?
February 20, 2017
Like everything in the Michigan automotive market, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. Michigan drivers can be safer at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility on Royal Oak roads, enabling you to see farther. They also improve your peripheral vis... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires
February 13, 2017
There are a lot of things in life that Royal Oak residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Royal Oak dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When w... More