Automotive Tips from Gary’s Auto Tech: Brake NoiseYour brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Farmington Hills. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they won’t stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pa... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on June 09, 2019 Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Gary’s Auto TechThe price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing MI residents to review their finances. More and more Farmington Hills drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North Am... Read More Posted in Keys to a long lasting vehicle on June 02, 2019 It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Gary’s Auto TechThere are a lot of things in life that Farmington Hills residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Farmington Hills dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check... Read More Posted in Inspection on May 26, 2019 The Gary’s Auto Tech Guide to Tire SpecsYou know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Farmington Hills service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the cou... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on May 19, 2019 The Right Automotive Fluids for Farmington Hills DriversAll those automotive fluids can be confusing for Farmington Hills 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... Read More Posted in Fluids on May 12, 2019 Steering Clear in Farmington HillsThose who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... Read More Posted in Steering on May 05, 2019 What's up with Diesels in Farmington Hills?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 manufacturers produce a variety of diesel-fueled cars for purchase abroad.Diesel-fueled vehicles haven't been as popular in the North Ameri... Read More Posted in Diesel Maintenance on April 28, 2019 Relax When the Wind Blows in MI: Winter Car Prep for Farmington Hills DriversWhen autumn comes around in Farmington Hills, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Farmington Hills drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advi... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 21, 2019 Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Gary’s Auto TechThe function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Farmington Hills use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, vis... Read More Posted in Fuel System on April 14, 2019 Trip Inspection at Gary’s Auto Tech in Farmington HillsFarmington Hills area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Farmington ... Read More Posted in Automotive News on April 07, 2019 |
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