Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Elite Tire And Auto Care
March 28, 2017
The 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 Livonia use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Elite Tire And ... More
Ask Elite Tire And Auto Care About the Importance of Service Intervals
March 22, 2017
Today in our Elite Tire And Auto Care blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn, payi... More
Automotive Tips from Elite Tire And Auto Care: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
March 12, 2017
Livonia drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lub... More
Elite Tire And Auto Care Alternator Replacement Service in Livonia
March 6, 2017
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Livonia is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane depa... More
Livonia Customer Detective Work
February 26, 2017
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Elite Tire And Auto Care is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challenging to tr... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Livonia, Michigan
February 20, 2017
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Livonia, Michigan , will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Livonia, Michigan , they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The... More
Automotive Tips from Elite Tire And Auto Care: Rotor Problems
February 14, 2017
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Livonia.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less... More
Water Pump
February 6, 2017
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More
Automotive Tips from Elite Tire And Auto Care: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
January 29, 2017
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Livonia. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Livonia drivers that visit Elite Tire And Auto Care is contaminated... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Livonia, Michigan
January 24, 2017
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Livonia, Michigan : emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Livonia motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Becaus... More