Vive la Differential at Elite Tire And Auto Care in Livonia
May 3, 2026
There are a lot of drivers in Livonia who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Michigan these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Livonia folks don't even have... More
Smooth Operator (Shock Absorbers)
April 26, 2026
When you are comfortably headed down the road, you may not realize how many of the imperfections in the driving surface are being smoothed out, so you hardly feel most of them. You can thank your shock absorbers for a lot of that comfort, and its important to make sure you keep your shocks in go... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
April 19, 2026
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Livonia Big... More
Gear Up: Transmission Service at Elite Tire And Auto Care in Livonia
April 15, 2026
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting ge... More
Don’t Be Hosed (Radiator Hose Replacement)
April 14, 2026
If you are like most drivers, you dont worry too much about what shape your radiator hoses are in. But they are a vital part of your coolant system, helping carry engine coolant from the hot engine to where it is cooled off in the radiator. When the cooling system has a problem, you will likel... More
E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Elite Tire And Auto Care
August 23, 2020
Today at Elite Tire And Auto Care we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Livonia area. Some newer vehicle models are spe... More
E-85 Fuel Safety Advice From All Night Auto Repair
April 9, 2014
Today at All Night Auto Repair we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. Youve probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Detroit area. Some newer vehicle models... More