WarrantyThe Vivacious Vernal Vehicle (Preparing Vehicle for Spring)Most of us look forward to spring because the days are longer, the weather's warmer and we can finally get our vehicles into warm weather mode. Here are a few things that will breathe fresh energy into anyone's car, SUV, truck or van. First thing is a good cleaning, especially underneath. If yo... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 12, 2026 Plymouth Exhaust and Emissions ServiceMany Plymouth residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Ryans Auto Repair of Plymouth is really a lot more comprehensive these days... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 05, 2026 Keeping Your Cool (Water Pump Replacement)No matter what the temperature is outside, it's important for your vehicle's engine to remain cool, calm, and collected. Well, cool, anyway. If your vehicle has a gasoline engine, it's powered by a bunch of explosions involving spark plugs, pistons, gasoline, and air. And the by-product of all ... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 28, 2026 Wishy-Washy in PlymouthPerhaps you've found yourself driving when something all of a sudden splashes on your windshield, obstructing your view. You know that sinking feeling when you try to turn on the windshield washers and no fluid comes out. Now you're blinded even more. What can you do? The best thing is to make s... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 21, 2026 Gearing Up (Differential Fluid Service)You may have never thought about it, but when you turn a corner, the wheels on one side of your vehicle turn at a different speed than the other side. What is this magic? The answer is something called the differential. A differential is a gear box placed between the drive wheels and needs lub... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 14, 2026 Plugging Away (Spark Plug Replacement)If you drive a vehicle with a gasoline engine, thank the spark plugs for igniting the gasoline/air mixture in each cylinder that keeps your vehicle traveling smoothly down the road every day. Your spark plugs work hard, firing thousands of times in a well-choreographed order, and you usually don... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 07, 2026 10 Things That Are Lowering Your Fuel EconomyRegardless of whatever current gas prices may be, if you could use less gas, wouldnt you? Well, here are 10 things that are robbing you of better fuel economy that you can change for the better: Not enough air in your tires. Underinflated tires have a smaller rolling diameter and more res... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 31, 2026 Heat and your Tires (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)With hotter weather and brutal heat waves becoming more common, the pressure in your vehicle's tires goes up. After all, heat causes air to expand, and the air in your tires follows the laws of physics. Overinflated tires can reduce your vehicle's traction, cause a hard, punishing ride and make ... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 24, 2026 Winter TiresWhat type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Plymouth driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in MI, winter tires differed from highway tires only in their tr... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 17, 2026 Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among the main causes of air pollution, emission testing can alert you to problems in your vehicle than can be fix... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 10, 2026 |
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