Clean Fuel – Clean Performance for Plymouth Drivers
April 19, 2026
Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Plymouth auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; the... More
Fuel Filter Service in Plymouth, MI
April 15, 2026
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
Plymouth Customer Detective Work
April 14, 2026
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Ryans Auto Repair of Plymouth is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challenging ... More
Timing is Everything (Timing Belt)
March 29, 2026
Talk about exquisite choreography; it happens under the hood of your vehicle every time you take a drive. Your engines many complex parts must work exactly together. One key is a part called a timing belt, which enables the synchronizing of two of your engines components, the camshaft, and the ... More
Don't Stack the Mat
March 22, 2026
In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... More
Automotive Tips from Ryan?s Auto Repair of Plymouth: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
March 15, 2026
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Plymouth. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Plymouth drivers that visit Ryan?s Auto Repair of Plymouth is cont... More
Power Failure (Broken Power Seat)
March 8, 2026
Know anyone who doesn't love a power seat in an SUV, a car, truck or van? They're convenient and precise in their adjustments. But when they break, oh, what a pain. Not only is it inconvenient, it may leave your seat position too close to the steering wheel or too far from the pedals. This is ... More
A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
March 1, 2026
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one case, the driver of an SUV started... More
Trickle Down Technology
February 22, 2026
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Cool Running (Water Pump)
February 15, 2026
Your vehicle is like you in a way. When it gets hot, it needs to be cooled down. And one of the key parts to keeping it cool is the water pump. Now, that's a bit of a misnomer. It IS a pump, but it's pumping coolant, not pure water. Cooling off your engine is vital since it builds up heat whe... More