Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
January 21, 2024
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Elite Tire And Auto Care and the Maintenance Mindset
March 26, 2023
When it comes to their vehicles, some Livonia residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Livonia drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but just... More
Trickle Down Technology
October 9, 2022
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Livonia, Michigan
January 23, 2022
The median age for cars in the Livonia, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Elite Tire And Auto Care we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Livonia area, bring it into Elite Tire And Auto Care for hig... More
The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Livonia Drivers
December 26, 2021
People in Livonia have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 13... More
Severe Service Requirements
October 2, 2020
A lot of Livonia drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of auto... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Livonia?
September 24, 2020
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Livonia?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Michigan approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New ... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Livonia, Michigan
September 19, 2020
Myths passed around our Livonia, Michigan community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern deceden... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last At All Night Auto Repair
September 18, 2020
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the news. Livonia people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and receive a government rebate. A lot of Livonia motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. Theyre good commuters, ... More
All Night Auto Repair : Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
September 14, 2020
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your SUV engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Lets go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Michigan expressways, twenty pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gall... More