Drive TrainNot a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... Read More Posted in Drive Train on October 17, 2021 Drive Train - What You Need to Know in BrightonOne Brighton automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Brighton, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and tr... Read More Posted in Drive Train on August 29, 2021 For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... Read More Posted in Drive Train on July 26, 2020 The Best TestWould you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... Read More Posted in Drive Train on June 21, 2020 Differential Service at Spartan Tire BrightonHere at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Brighton, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Spartan Tire Brighton service advisor that your differential ... Read More Posted in Drive Train on May 22, 2020 Are There Blind Spots in Brighton?All Brighton drivers have blind spots and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Brighton.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To begin, we c... Read More Posted in Drive Train on April 12, 2020 What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Brighton, Michigan, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Brighton drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandabl... Read More Posted in Drive Train on April 02, 2020 Drive Train Service in Brighton at Spartan Tire BrightonThe drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... Read More Posted in Drive Train on March 24, 2020 Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Brighton?There is a clear and vocal demand in Brighton and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Michigan market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Brighton area roads today, and many more being deve... Read More Posted in Drive Train on March 13, 2020 Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Michigan Roads?Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Michigan spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... Read More Posted in Drive Train on February 25, 2020 |
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