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Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Gordie's Garage Inc

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the MI news. ROSEVILLE people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of ROSEVILLE motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commuters, grocery getters or toy haulers. They enjoy that fact that they're paid off, or soon will be. They would gladly like to keep their vehicles for 200,000 miles (320,000 kilometers) or more – as long as it's economical to do so. There are plenty of ROSEVILLE drivers whose vehicles are running after 150,000 or 200,000 miles (240,000 or 320,000 kilometers). We can learn from what they're doing to keep our own vehicles on the road in MI.The ROSEVILLE drivers of high-mileage cars often report a common denominator of never skipping an oil change. That may sound a bit unsophisticated, b ... read more

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Maintaining Your Older Car in ROSEVILLE, MI

The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in ROSEVILLE, MI: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the ROSEVILLE motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Because new vehicles are more expensive, people in the ROSEVILLE area are driving their old vehicles longer. The average vehicle is now over nine years old. Two thirds of vehicles on the road in MI have more than 75,000 miles (120,000 km) on them. As cars age, their performance drops, they have difficulty idling for long periods and are more sensitive to weather extremes. Fortunately today's cars are up to the challenge – but they need a little help to keep on goin'.Give Gordie's Garage Inc a call at 586-775-1185 to schedule your next maintenance.Some owner's manuals don't specify service requirements at higher mileage. That doesn't mean it doesn't have to be done ... read more

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Keep Your ROSEVILLE Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter

Hey ROSEVILLE - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very important but inexpensive part that has to do a tremendous amount of work. And when it works, everything goes well. But, when it doesn't, well, it can lead to problems. Of course, your vehicle manufacturer recommends how often to change your air filter. But like most service intervals, where and how you drive your vehicle in MI affects when your filter needs to be changed.Dusty conditions around ROSEVILLE or polluted city driving means you'll need to change your filter more often. Our trained professionals at Gordie's Garage Inc can check your filter for you. In fact, it's often a routine part of an oil change.When you think about it, a clogged air filter ... read more

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Change Your Engine Air Filter at Gordie's Garage Inc

Many ROSEVILLE car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air filters are a leading cause of mass air flow sensor failure – and these babies can cost several hundred dollars to replace in ROSEVILLE.Change your vehicle air filter at Gordie's Garage Inc when it's dirty. Your vehicle engine will thank you.Give us a call. Gordie's Garage Inc29046 CALAHAN RDROSEVILLE, MI 48066586-775-1185    

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Economics of Maintenance for ROSEVILLE Auto Owners

Buying a new car in ROSEVILLE is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in ROSEVILLE who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having second thoughts in this economy. For many, the question is, how does the certainty of a new car payment stack up against uncertain repairs for a car that may be out of warranty?For purposes of our discussion, let's assume you live right here in ROSEVILLE and have a five year old vehicle. It's now paid off. If you keep it, you fear that there'll be some repairs over the next five years, but you really don't know what to expect. For help we turned to maintenance and repair information for cars and trucks. With this data, they project likely service and repair costs for a particular make and model. They're able to use manufacturer's mainte ... read more

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Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in ROSEVILLE

Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in ROSEVILLE

There's a segment of the ROSEVILLE area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometers). So tune-ups used to force you in to Gordie's Garage Inc for service, and while you were there you just took care of whatever else was on the list.Also, in recent years, a large percentage of new vehicles in ROSEVILLE have been leased. These folks plan on turning the vehicle in after two or three years, so they haven't focused on the maintenance that helps a vehicle last longer.Given all that, what's the benefit to keeping up with factory scheduled maintenance? Well, your vehicle will perform better and return better fuel economy.Those benefits pay for themselves as they go along. The big plus is that major repairs are pr ... read more

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10 Services ROSEVILLE Drivers Often Overlook

We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over ROSEVILLE. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Specifically, automotive service schedules. And particularly, the scheduled services that are sometimes forgotten.Here is a list of 10 service items that are often overlooked by ROSEVILLE residents. They're all very important and need appropriate attention. So here we go, in no particular order.1. Power Steering ServiceBe honest; have you ever thought of this on your own? Your power steering fluid gets dirty and builds-up moisture over time. Cleaning out your power steering system means that dirt and gum are removed and your power steering parts are protected from corrosion. Next time you're in for an oil change, ask your Gordie's Garage Inc service advisor if it's time ... read more

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Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, ROSEVILLE Car Owners

A generation ago, ROSEVILLE drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your ROSEVILLE shop every year or two for repairs seemed to be a good reminder to keep the oil changed.For example, almost everyone in ROSEVILLE used to take their vehicles in for regular tune-ups. Vehicles had mechanical ignition systems, which meant ignition points, spark plugs and coils had to be replaced and the timing adjusted every few years. As long as the vehicle was in for a tune-up at Gordie's Garage Inc, the vehicle was inspected and you took care of any needed repairs at the same time.Today's engines have electronic ignition systems and engine control computers. Spark plugs can last for up to 100,000 miles/160,000 km. Vehicle reliability has vastly improved in the last few decades, and surveys report fewe ... read more

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The Maintenance Free Myth

Sometimes we hear people in ROSEVILLE say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexity demands higher tolerances for everything. For example, most ROSEVILLE drivers don't realize how high tech automotive fluids have become,  fluids such as engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid.Did you know that a modern engine would not run for more than a few months using motor oil formulas from 30 years ago? Today's automotive fluids contain a much higher percentage of additives to protect your vehicle's components from premature wear and corrosion. Time and distances march on for all of our cars. Please don't think we're using scare tactics to get you to take care of your maintenance - but here are some personal stories we've heard t ... read more

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Can Your Car Last Another Year?

Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at ROSEVILLE car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of ROSEVILLE, MI, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and manufacturing, there's no reason a modern vehicle can't be made to last for a 150,000 miles (250,000 kilometers) or more for smart ROSEVILLE drivers.The old adage: 'a stitch in time saves nine' is really true for ROSEVILLE residents when it comes to car maintenance. A great example is coolant service.Over time, coolant becomes corrosive and actually starts to damage your radiator and other parts. Smart ROSEVILLE drivers have their cooling system service taken care of right on schedule at Gordie's Garage Inc.Ditto for your power steering system, brake fluid, air conditioning system, differential and transmission. Of course, oil changes should be done right on schedule to avoid the build ... read more

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