December 2012Differential ServiceWhen you take a corner in your car, the outside wheels have a slightly longer distance to go than the inside wheels. That means that the outside wheels have to turn a bit faster than the inside. The piece of mechanical wizardry that makes this possible is called the differential.The differential ... Read More Posted in Differential Service on December 20, 2012 Exhaust Service At Complete Auto Center Pro In WaterfordWhenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Waterford residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Complete Auto Center Pro is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission contr... Read More Posted in Exhaust on December 20, 2012 Fuel InjectorsThe last new American cars sold in Waterford with a carburetor rolled out of the MI dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Waterford and nationally have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine contro... Read More Posted in Fuel System on December 20, 2012 PCV Valve ReplacementHello Waterford, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil... Read More Posted in Parts on December 20, 2012 Severe Service RequirementsA lot of Waterford drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their car owners' manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of automoti... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 20, 2012 Winter TiresWhat type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Waterford driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in MI, winter tires differed from highway tires only in thei... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on December 20, 2012 |
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