ROSEVILLE AUTO REPAIR

The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some ROSEVILLE drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that could cause engine damage. Naturally, you need to get that taken care of right away. If your check engine light is flashing, you shouldn't drive at high speeds, tow or haul heavy loads. Take it easy all the way to your ROSEVILLE service center. If the light is glowing steadily, you should keep an eye on it for a day or two. If the light doesn't go off, schedule an appointment with your friendly and knowledgeable pros at Gordie's Garage Inc to get it checked out.Some more information on how the Check Engine light works may be helpful for ROSEVILLE drivers. Most of your engine functions are controlled by a computer, not surprisingly, ca ... read more

Today's Gordie's Garage Inc article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many ROSEVILLE drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in MI who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blanket statements lies a reasonable approach to severe service maintenance at Gordie's Garage Inc.To back up a little, vehicle owner's manuals have schedules for preventive maintenance: things like oil changes, transmission service and so on. They say you should change your oil after a certain distanced traveled or after so many months. ROSEVILLE drivers understand this very well. What they may not know is that there are actually two service schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. The mileage and time intervals are lower on the severe service schedule.Now when you hear 'severe service,' you may think it doesn't apply to you because you d ... read more

Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for  ROSEVILLE auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The central element of most power steering systems is a pump. The pump pressurizes the power steering fluid, and it is this pressure that provides auxiliary steering power. A belt connected to the engine usually powers the pump, although some systems use an electric pump. Some newer vehicles have an electric motor that directly provides the power steering boost.Pressurized fluid moves from the pump to the steering gear through a high-pressure hose. A low-pressure hose returns fluid to the pump. Power steering fluid cleans, cools and lubricates the system.ROSEVILLE drivers should remember that fluid levels in the power steering system should be checked at every o ... read more

When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. ROSEVILLE drivers often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While these can certainly take your wheels out of alignment, the bumps and bounces of everyday ROSEVILLE driving take their toll on wheel alignment as well. Your car can lose alignment over time with just normal driving. When your wheels are out of alignment, the team of automotive professionals at Gordie's Garage Inc in ROSEVILLE can return your wheels to the factory settings. Most owners’ manuals suggest an inspection every year or two.Give us a call.Gordie's Garage Inc29046 CALAHAN RDROSEVILLE, MI 4806658

In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around ROSEVILLE. The timing belt’s important job is to make sure that all of this happens as it should – at precisely the right time. If the timing is off, your engine won’t run efficiently or maybe not at all – so a good timing belt is important. If it should break, you could end up at Gordie's Garage Inc with expensive engine damage.Ask your friendly and professional Gordie's Garage Inc service advisor when your timing belt is scheduled for replacement.Give us a call.Gordie's Garage Inc29046 CALAHAN RDROSEVILLE, MI 4806658