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Hello Clinton Township, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the e...
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Posted in Parts
on August 06, 2020
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Clinton Township road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessorie...
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Posted in Parts
on August 01, 2020
Like everything in the Michigan automotive market, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. Michigan drivers can be safer at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility on Clinton Township roa...
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Posted in Parts
on July 23, 2020
Modern vehicles in and around Clinton Township run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Clinton Township drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's veh...
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Posted in Parts
on July 21, 2020
Local Clinton Township roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tai...
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Posted in Parts
on June 29, 2020
The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine.When you are diving around Clinton Township, fuel is burn...
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Posted in Parts
on August 19, 2018
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back in...
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Posted in Parts
on February 18, 2018
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top par...
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Posted in Parts
on January 31, 2017
Improved fuel economy has two benefits for Clinton Township auto owners: less fuel is necessary and fewer emissions are released. Fraser cars and trucks run cleaner than ever. Clinton Township car owners may not realize that the first federally mandated pollution control device ca...
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Posted in Parts
on January 28, 2016
Local Warren roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip. Your close-to-home kit for around ...
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Posted in Parts
on November 19, 2015
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