What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)
April 6, 2025
If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. But there are plenty of malfunctions that can cause those symptoms, one of them being something you may have nev... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
September 22, 2024
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More
Catalytic Converter Replacement
March 3, 2024
Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planets air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. Its in the exhaust system, and its job is to superheat unburned, harmful byproducts in the exhaust, so they dont get spewed ou... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
September 10, 2023
Most Livonia drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehic... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
June 11, 2023
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
November 27, 2022
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Elite Tire And Auto Care Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
May 17, 2022
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Exhaust Service at Elite Tire And Auto Care in Livonia
October 5, 2020
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Livonia residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Elite Tire And Auto Care is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control c... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Elite Tire And Auto Care
October 20, 2019
Hello Livonia! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Michigan vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to ... More
Exhaust Service at Elite Tire And Auto Care: Passing the Smell Test
March 20, 2018
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Livonia residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Michigan folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we for... More