Gary?s Auto Tech Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your VehicleToday's Gary?s Auto Tech post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Gary?s Auto Tech service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake flui... Read More Posted in Fluids on March 08, 2020 Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on March 01, 2020 Exhaust Service at Gary?s Auto Tech: Passing the Smell TestThe exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Farmington Hills residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All MI folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we f... Read More Posted in Exhaust on February 23, 2020 Emergency Items for Your vehicleLocal Farmington Hills roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip.Your close-to-home kit for around Farm... Read More Posted in Parts on February 16, 2020 Smooth Shifting in Farmington Hills, MI: Transmission ServiceSo you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on February 09, 2020 Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good IdeaAt Gary?s Auto Tech we get a lot of Farmington Hills drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around MI, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leave you strand... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 02, 2020 Wheel Balancing at Gary?s Auto TechSo you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Farmington Hills drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on MI roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel th... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on January 26, 2020 Automotive Tips from Gary?s Auto Tech: Air Conditioning ? Common ProblemYour auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Farmington Hills. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Farmington Hills drivers that visit Gary?s Auto Tech is co... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on January 19, 2020 Air Conditioning Service in Farmington HillsHey Farmington Hills! Let's talk about one of our MI summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Farmington Hills drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention f... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on January 12, 2020 PCV Valve Service at Gary?s Auto Tech in Farmington HillsToday, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged... Read More Posted in Parts on January 05, 2020 |
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