Automotive Tips from Top Lube Center: Timing Belt OverviewIn 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 Commerce. The timing belt’s important job... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on June 28, 2016 Commerce Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFlats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Commerce on under-inflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires considered signi... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on June 21, 2016 Bouncy Bouncy – Are My Shocks Bad?When Commerce drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.Commerce drivers don't think about shocks as often as oil changes because shocks ... Read More Posted in Shocks & Struts on June 14, 2016 Under Pressure in Commerce: TPMSHave you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Commerce, 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. Som... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on June 06, 2016 Top Lube Center: Good Service and Good Fuel EconomyMost Commerce and Wixom auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Top Lube Center, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Commerce drivers actually save?In today's Top Lube Center article, we're focusi... Read More Posted in Fuel System on May 29, 2016 When Are Your Tires Worn Out?Hey Commerce area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Michigan streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Commerce area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.2/32 is the depth of t... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on May 22, 2016 Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Commerce DriversHello, Commerce residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Commerce auto owners don't need to filter their f... Read More Posted in Fuel System on May 15, 2016 Automotive Tips from Top Lube Center: Air Conditioning – Common ProblemYour auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Commerce. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Commerce drivers that visit Top Lube Center is contaminated refrig... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on May 09, 2016 Top Lube Center Advice on What to Pour into Your VehicleChanges in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Commerce residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can ... Read More Posted in Fluids on May 01, 2016 Fall and Spring Inspection at Top Lube CenterGood car care for us Commerce residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older cars required different weigh... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 24, 2016 |
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