Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
January 1, 2017
Today's Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson service advisor will know the proper coolant for... More
Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
December 28, 2016
Clawson residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the ... More
Economics of Maintenance for Clawson Auto Owners
December 19, 2016
Buying a new car in Clawson is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Clawson who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having second ... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson?
December 13, 2016
Today's Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Clawson drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Michigan who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Clawson
December 5, 2016
Every Clawson car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So b... More
Fuel Injector Cleaning at Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson
November 30, 2016
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute in every single fuel-i... More
Odometer Rollback on Your Clawson, Michigan Vehicle
November 20, 2016
How do Clawson drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Michigan consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Michigan seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in Cla... More
How Your Check Engine Light Works
November 14, 2016
Have you ever had an experience like this in Clawson, Michigan? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing!You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stops flashing, but stays ... More
Automotive Tips from Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson: Making a Battery Last Longer
November 8, 2016
One thing all Clawson drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Top Tech Auto Repair Clawson can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply deplete... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
November 1, 2016
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Clawson area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication tha... More