Under Pressure in Waterford: TPMS
March 25, 2015
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Waterford, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. So... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better For Waterford Motorists
March 18, 2015
Waterford residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in the... More
What's up with Diesels in Waterford?
March 12, 2015
Would you be surprised to learn that about half of the passenger cars in Europe have diesel engines? You might also be surprised to learn that most produce a variety of diesel-fueled cars for purchase abroad.Diesel-fueled vehicles haven't been as popular in the North American markets like MI. ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil In Your Waterford vehicle
March 5, 2015
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Detroit area. The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get t... More