Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Novi drivers to p...
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Posted in Cooling System
on January 10, 2021
There are some dashboard lights you should pay more attention to than others. One is the air bag light. If it's on and your vehicle is in an accident, your air bags probably won't do their job.Automakers began installing air bags in the late 1990's since they were mandatory in the United State...
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Posted in Windshield Wipers
on January 03, 2021
If your windshield wipers are streaking and chattering when you turn them on in the rain or snow, it's time for a little "blade renewal." And when it comes to new wiper blades, there are some new designs that are worth a look.One of the latest is called the beam blade. It's different than conve...
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Posted in Windshield Wipers
on January 01, 2021
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...
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Posted in Exhaust
on December 27, 2020
Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure air keeps moving acros...
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Posted in Cooling System
on December 20, 2020
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal....
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Posted in Fluids
on December 13, 2020
The cooling system keeps Michigan vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Novi. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Novi drivers associate with the ...
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Posted in Cooling System
on December 06, 2020
It's happened to all of us. We're driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car with its high beams blazing. You are momentarily blinded, hoping the other driver will switch them to their low beam setting and restore your vision.Not only do we not appreciate being blinded, fac...
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Posted in Headlamps
on November 29, 2020
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Novi, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 2006...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on November 22, 2020
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on November 15, 2020
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