An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)
November 26, 2023
You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer. Why not change your winter engine oil for summer, hot-weather oil? While it may seem like it makes sense, there's some good news. Most drivers don't have to, and here's why. Engine oil can be made in different thicknesses. That thicknes... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: A New Engine Air Filter at Ryan?s Auto Repair of Plymouth
November 19, 2023
All of us in Plymouth know we have to get the oil changed in our vehicles periodically. That's just part of good vehicle care. But when Ryan?s Auto Repair of Plymouth technicians change your oil, they also usually inspect your air filter. That's why they sometimes let you know that your air filte... More
The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)
November 12, 2023
So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a higher level than the two on either side of the vehicle. They're sometimes in the inside of the vehicle behind the back window, or they could be in the deck lid, on the roof or on the spare wheel carr... More
Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Plymouth Drivers
November 11, 2023
When people in Plymouth talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn't the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving around MI? Yet we often don't even notice our windshields until we can't see through them or our wiper... More
Losing Your Spark (Spark Plug Replacement)
November 10, 2023
When's the last time you thought about spark plugs? You probably don't remember. That's because spark plugs usually last a long time and don't need much attention. But they don't last forever, and when they start going bad, they'll send you a few clues. Vehicle is hard to start. Fuel economy ... More
In That Case? (Transfer Case Exchange)
November 9, 2023
Ever wonder how all-wheel-drive or 4-wheel-drive vehicles get the power from the engine to the front and rear wheels? The magic happens in what's called a transfer case. In some all-wheel-drive vehicles, it's sometime called a power take-off unit, or PTU. Inside the transfer case is a set of gea... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Plymouth
November 8, 2023
The hottest MI 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 Plymouth. 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 Plymouth can do to gr... More
Automotive Tips from Ryan?s Auto Repair of Plymouth: Air Conditioning Inspection
November 7, 2023
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Plymouth require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some ... More
Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)
November 6, 2023
If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface. But they don't last forever. With care and ... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
November 6, 2023
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Plymouth residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and ... More