What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Elite Tire And Auto Care
February 29, 2016
Okay. You went to your local Livonia car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Livonia service center, but on the way, the Check Engine light ... More
Fresh Air Inside Your Car in Livonia
February 29, 2016
Air quality has certainly become a hot issue in our modern world. We install air filters on our ventilation systems and in our vacuum cleaners. There's a filter that cleans the air going into our vehicle's engine so why not one for the air in the passenger compartment?Foreign and domestic vehic... More
The All Night Auto Repair Guide for Livonia Drivers: Battery Testing
February 28, 2016
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced when they are no longer able to hold a full charge. Batteries are a big ticket item for most Livonia drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a battery that cannot ... More
Vehicle Maintenance Videos by All Night Auto Repair : Brake Noise
February 27, 2016
Your brake pads are the vital parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your auto. They eventually wear down. When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are exposed and youll hear a squea... More
Hey Livonia Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
February 26, 2016
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Livonia?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffe... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
February 25, 2016
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Michigan folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do... More
Problems with Suspension Solved at Elite Tire And Auto Care in Livonia
February 24, 2016
A vehicle's suspension system is tough. It can last for years and after lots of driving for Livonia drivers. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle one that hauls heavy... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better For Livonia Motorists
February 19, 2016
Livonia auto owners know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engines cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors. There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in the... More
Gear Up: Transmission Service at All Night Auto Repair in Livonia
February 17, 2016
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting ge... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Livonia
February 4, 2016
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Livonia Michigan , but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Livonia streets. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy. The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal'. Hard accelera... More