The Complete Auto Center Pro Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
November 15, 2020
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Waterford drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Waterford. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hill... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Waterford, MI
November 8, 2020
The cooling system keeps MI vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Waterford. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Waterford drivers associate with ... More
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
November 1, 2020
Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More
Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)
October 25, 2020
It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly. It may not have much power at all. You also may have had to stop at the gas station more often, a sign you... More
Fuel Injectors
October 18, 2020
The last new American vehicles 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 co... More
Getting New Tires in Waterford?
October 11, 2020
There are so many tire choices in the Waterford area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Waterford area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your f... More
The Right Automotive Fluids for Waterford Drivers
October 4, 2020
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Waterford drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even c... More
What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)
September 27, 2020
You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS. The TPS is a sensor that helps your vehicle figure out the right mi... More
Below 45 Degrees in Waterford: Consider Winter Tires
September 20, 2020
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Waterford drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. MI drivers ran out and bou... More
Steer Right in Waterford
September 13, 2020
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Waterford drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent ye... More