Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Livonia
June 2, 2019
There's a segment of the Livonia area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilomet... More
Let Elite Tire And Auto Care Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
March 17, 2019
Livonia area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Livonia drivers want to... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Elite Tire And Auto Care
November 18, 2018
Most Livonia folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Livonia market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have bee... More
Keep Your Livonia Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
September 9, 2018
Hey Livonia - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very impo... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
February 18, 2018
If you've ever been driving around Livonia and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field of... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Elite Tire And Auto Care?
January 28, 2018
Today's Elite Tire And Auto Care article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Livonia drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Michigan who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the di... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Elite Tire And Auto Care
January 15, 2018
Good vehicle care for us Livonia residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required differen... More
Elite Tire And Auto Care: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
January 3, 2018
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Livonia streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas tha... More
The Importance of Livonia Drivers Following Service Intervals
November 29, 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 in Livonia with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, wate... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Elite Tire And Auto Care in Livonia
November 12, 2017
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More