Differential Service at Auto Lab Livonia: Viva la Difference
June 28, 2020
Every vehicle on MI roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Livonia residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn travels a much short... More
Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Livonia: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
June 21, 2020
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Auto Lab Livonia we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be repl... More
THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)
June 14, 2020
We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing. Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... More
Tire Maintenance in Livonia
June 7, 2020
With the recent focus in the Livonia area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Livonia drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving gas, prop... More