WarrantyGearing 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 Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know a little about this snake-like belt. In early engines, there were lots of belts. They were used to convert the ... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 03, 2026 Deciphering the Ryan’s Auto Repair of Plymouth Menu BoardLet's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Plymouth, MI, service centers like Ryans Auto Repair of Plymouth have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alpha... Read More Posted in Warranty on April 26, 2026 Clean Fuel – Clean Performance for Plymouth DriversFuel 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... Read More Posted in Warranty on April 19, 2026 Fuel Filter Service in Plymouth, MIThere 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... Read More Posted in Warranty on April 15, 2026 |
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