November 2023An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)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... Read More Posted in Oil Change on November 26, 2023 Clean Air for Your Engine: A New Engine Air Filter at Ryan?s Auto Repair of PlymouthAll 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... Read More Posted in Engine Air Filter on November 19, 2023 The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)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... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 12, 2023 Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Plymouth DriversWhen 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... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 11, 2023 Losing Your Spark (Spark Plug Replacement)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 ... Read More Posted in Spark Plugs on November 10, 2023 In That Case? (Transfer Case Exchange)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... Read More Posted in Transfer Case Service on November 09, 2023 The Easy Way to Save Cash in PlymouthThe 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 08, 2023 Automotive Tips from Ryan?s Auto Repair of Plymouth: Air Conditioning InspectionMost 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 ... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on November 07, 2023 Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)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 ... Read More Posted in Shocks & Struts on November 06, 2023 Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?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 ... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 06, 2023 |
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