Automotive Tips from Elite Tire And Auto Care: Making a Battery Last Longer
February 10, 2019
One thing all Livonia drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Elite Tire And Auto Care can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted l... More
Elite Tire And Auto Care Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
January 27, 2019
Hello Michigan ! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll... More
Super Slick at Elite Tire And Auto Care in Livonia: Synthetic Oil
January 20, 2019
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Procrastination Prevention in Livonia
January 7, 2019
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
November 12, 2018
Today, Elite Tire And Auto Care is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Livonia are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you h... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
October 1, 2018
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Livonia, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive a... More
Elite Tire And Auto Care Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
June 4, 2018
Today's Elite Tire And Auto Care post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Elite Tire And Auto Care service advisor will know the proper coolant for your ve... More
Michigan : What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
December 6, 2017
Michigan residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what... More
The Right Automotive Fluids for Livonia Drivers
October 25, 2017
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Livonia drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even cau... 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