Keep Your Clawson Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
June 27, 2016
Hey Clawson - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very impo... More
Budget for Maintenance in Clawson
June 20, 2016
Sometimes busy Clawson residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Michigan in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced t... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Clawson
June 15, 2016
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (techni... More
Hey Clawson Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
June 5, 2016
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Clawson?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffe... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Clawson
May 9, 2016
There's a segment of the Clawson area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilomet... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson
April 10, 2016
Many Clawson car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air fil... More
Training Received by Technicians in Clawson, Michigan
March 27, 2016
When your vehicle breaks down in the Clawson, Michigan, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.We've been checki... More
Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
March 14, 2016
All Clawson service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant thr... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson
March 7, 2016
These days many people in the Clawson area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maintena... More
Gas Savings in Clawson: Sharpen Your Pencil
February 26, 2016
High gas prices in Clawson increase the cost of living for Michigan drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Clawson vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled maint... More