U and your U-Joints (Lubricate U-Joints)
June 9, 2025
If your vehicles power goes to the rear wheels, then you have something called U-joints in the drivetrain. U-joints are connectors that allow the rotating power from your vehicles engine to deliver its power through a driveshaft to make the rear wheels rotate. You need U-joints because the surfa... More
Power Failure (Broken Power Seat)
June 2, 2025
Know anyone who doesn't love a power seat in an SUV, a car, truck or van? They're convenient and precise in their adjustments. But when they break, oh, what a pain. Not only is it inconvenient, it may leave your seat position too close to the steering wheel or too far from the pedals. This is ... More
No Fountain of Youth (Aging Tires)
May 26, 2025
Can you think of anyone who enjoys aging? Wrinkles where you don't want them, gray hair, eyes that won't focus any more, no stamina. Believe it or not, your tires age, too, and they don't get better the older they get. And here's the important thing to know, even if they can still pass a tread... More
Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Meadows Automotive White Lake in White Lake Twp
May 18, 2025
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More
Automotive Tips from Meadows Automotive White Lake: Battery Testing
May 11, 2025
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Meadows Automotive White Lake when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most White Lake Twp drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long ... More
Command Performance (Engine Air Filter)
May 4, 2025
The internal combustion engine in your vehicle counts on two things that mix together to be burned in the engine for power: fuel and air. Both are important, of course. If you run out of fuel, your engine wont run at all. Since theres plenty of air around, you wont run out of air, but you coul... More
Meadows Automotive White Lake Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
April 27, 2025
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in MI. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep White Lake Twp residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to th... More
Why is Air Not Coming Out of My Vents?
April 27, 2025
You climb inside your vehicle, start the ignition, and reach for the fan control for the heating or air conditioning. But when you try to crank it up, no air comes out of the vents. It can make for a very uncomfortable trip, whether its hot or cold outside. Its important for the comfort of you a... More
When it Comes to Air Filters, Change is Good (Clogged Air Filter)
April 26, 2025
Engine air filters may not seem like a big deal, but when theyre clogged up with dirt, dust, and insects, your engine could wind up choking for air and not delivering you the power and performance it was designed to give. There are actually a couple of air filters in your vehicle. One filters th... More
Keeping Your Cool (Water Pump Replacement)
April 25, 2025
No matter what the temperature is outside, it's important for your vehicle's engine to remain cool, calm, and collected. Well, cool, anyway. If your vehicle has a gasoline engine, it's powered by a bunch of explosions involving spark plugs, pistons, gasoline, and air. And the by-product of all ... More