Case studies and articles about different auto repair & service work done at Hoover Street Auto Repair in Ann Arbor, MI.
Includes examples of the work we do, case studies about auto repair problems, auto service tips, and auto repair advice for vehicle owners near Ann Arbor MI.
Announcing the opening of our third auto repair shop near Ann Arbor, MI. State Street Auto Service is now located at 6628 Whitmore Lake Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI, 15 minutes north of Ann Arbor. Their ASE certified technicians provide both domestic and import auto service for car repair, light truck repair, fleet repair near Ann Arbor. This shop specializes in light-duty and medium-duty truck repair and light-duty diesel repair near Ann Arbor.
Our experience has shown that 7,500 miles or six months is about the best oil change interval for the Ann Arbor, MI climate. Driving more than this without an oil change is a horrible way to treat your vehicle. In short, you don’t ever want to wait that long before changing your vehicle's oil, unless you’re hell bent on destroying the engine.
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Answer: This is a very serious problem – if your car overheats you can seriously, and quickly damage the engine. As soon as possible, find a safe place to pull off the road and shut the engine off. Do not continue to drive the car! The best thing to do is have your car towed to a repair shop.
NOTE: Do not attempt to open the radiator to check the coolant fluid level! The cooling system is under high pressure and the escaping coolant and steam can severely burn you.
Answer: YES! The failure of a timing belt in most cars can result in serious engine damage. The cost of repairing an engine with a broken timing belt is much greater than the cost of a timing belt replacement. Timing belts also deteriorate over time, regardless of mileage. Even if your vehicle gets little use, the materials used in the belt deteriorate with age and should be changed as recommended by the manufacturer. Oil and coolant contamination can accelerate belt deterioration and failure.
Answer: tires should be rotated every oil change, or every 7,000 miles. Rotating tires is an easy and economical way to prevent premature tire wear and extend tire life.
Hoover Street Auto Repair will rotate tires in Ann Arbor MI. We also offer wheel balancing, tire balancing, wheel alignment, and tire rotation in Ann Arbor MI.
Short answer: Every 7,000 miles or 6 to 12 months, depending on your vehicle and the type of driving you do.
Hoover Street Auto Repair is a full-service auto repair shop in Ann Arbor, MI, providing expert Asian and domestic auto service including : Acura - Honda - Hyundai - Infiniti - Kia - Lexus - Mazda - Nissan - Subaru - Toyota, and General Motors (GM) including Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac vehicles; Ford Motor Company including Ford and Lincoln vehicles; Stellantis North America (formerly Chrysler) including Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, and Dodge vehicles. Hoover Street Auto Repair is known for their exceptional auto repair skills, value pricing, and guaranteed, dependable results. Serving vehicle owners from Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Pittsfield, Saline, Dexter, and nearby communities since 1980. Mon - Thurs: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, closed Saturday and Sunday.
