Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to know about. It's called a tachometer, and that "RPM" label means it is measuring how many revolutions... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on February 11, 2018 Can Your Car Last Another Year?Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Commerce car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Commerce, Michigan, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engin... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 06, 2018 Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Top Lube CenterThese days many people in the Commerce area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe servic... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 28, 2018 The Economy of Maintenance for Commerce DriversDo I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It's a question most Commerce drivers ask themselves at some time or another.Generally, what it comes down to is the choice between a car payment and the possibility of repair bills. Most of the time, we want to choose the car payment because we don't li... Read More Posted in Keys to a long lasting vehicle on January 22, 2018 Automotive Tips from Top Lube Center: Serpentine Belt System WearThe primary job of the serpentine belt for Commerce drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesn’t spin fast enough, the battery will not comp... Read More Posted in Serpentine Belt on January 15, 2018 By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Top Lube Center in CommerceEver notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Commerce drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on January 08, 2018 Clean Fuel – Clean Performance for Commerce DriversFuel 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 vehicle engine.Commerce auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in... Read More Posted in Fuel System on January 03, 2018 New School: Automotive Top Lube Center Technician TrainingCommerce consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have m... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 17, 2017 Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Top Lube CenterWhen we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on December 12, 2017 Keep Your Cool in CommerceCommerce drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From th... Read More Posted in Cooling System on December 03, 2017 |
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