July 2016Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on TiresVideo: Your browser does not support the video tag. Franklin drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front w... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 31, 2016 Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Franklin, MichiganVideo: Your browser does not support the video tag. Every car in Franklin, Michigan is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge – hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layere... Read More Posted in Drive Train on July 25, 2016 Ask Franklin Auto Service: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?Video: Your browser does not support the video tag. The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the ba... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on July 17, 2016 Franklin Auto Service Fuel Saving Tip for Franklin: Check Engine LightVideo: Your browser does not support the video tag. Here's a question for Franklin, Michigan : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of cover... Read More Posted in Fuel System on July 10, 2016 Easy Miles – Do Franklin Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?Video: Your browser does not support the video tag. Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called “severe service” maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the inter... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on July 04, 2016 |
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