There are a lot of drivers in Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak folks don't even ha...
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Posted in Drive Train
on January 18, 2020
Your vehicle's suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around every corner and over every bump.To see your suspension system, you'll have to look...
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Posted in Suspension
on January 17, 2020
So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi...
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Posted in Timing Belt
on January 16, 2020
The hottest Michigan news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Royal Oak. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Royal Oak can ...
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Posted in Maintenance
on January 15, 2020
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ...
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Posted in Cooling System
on January 14, 2020
The technicians at Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and wi...
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Posted in Serpentine Belt
on December 01, 2019
Things we don't expect happen to our vehicles. And let's face, no one really wants to spend money on an unexpected repair. But if you are putting off going to your vehicle repair facility because you're dreading bad news, you might just be putting off some good news.There was one minivan driver ...
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Posted in Windshield Wipers
on November 24, 2019
At Top Tech Auto Repair Royal Oak we get a lot of Royal Oak drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Michigan, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't lea...
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Posted in Maintenance
on November 17, 2019
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Royal Oak streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas t...
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Posted in Maintenance
on November 10, 2019
There are several important factors that go into how often Royal Oak drivers should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether its a lot of bugs and road grime from Michigan fre...
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Posted in Windshield Wipers
on November 03, 2019
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