Meadows Automotive White Lake Brake Service for Safe Stopping in White Lake Twp
October 27, 2025
Let's talk about something critical for all White Lake Twp drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub k... More
I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)
October 23, 2025
On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my refrigerant." But while some people think air conditioning is that simple, it's actually not. If your ref... More
Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)
October 12, 2025
You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in your engine. And you may know that if they fail well, let's just say that there can be some major engine damage. So obviously, we want our timing belts and chains to be in tip-top shape. One part t... More
Conventional or Synthetic? (Switching to Synthetic Oil)
October 5, 2025
If you keep up on technology trends, then you may be intrigued about synthetic motor oil. It was introduced in the 1960s when Mobil came up with it. Mobil's oil was different from conventional motor oil because it was first broken down to its basic molecules. Then, Mobil removed additional imp... More
Automotive Tips from Meadows Automotive White Lake: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
September 28, 2025
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around White Lake Twp. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for White Lake Twp drivers that visit Meadows Automotive White L... More
Go with the Flow (MAF Sensor Replacement)
September 21, 2025
If your vehicle has an internal combustion engine, it depends on two things to make propulsion power for you to be able to motor on down the road: fuel and air. The engine mixes the two in just the right proportion so that they can be ignited, creating a series of tiny explosions that are coordi... More
Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)
September 14, 2025
Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant. But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator. The alternator is what puts out the electricity that powers such things as your lights, power windows, sound system, and na... More
Out of Joint (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)
September 8, 2025
If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it has components called CV joints which enable you to turn your wheels smoothly. The CV stands for constant velocity. In essence, its a set of gears that connect a shaft that allows power from the transmission to be sent to the wheels. When you turn the ... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Meadows Automotive White Lake?
September 1, 2025
Today's Meadows Automotive White Lake article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many White Lake Twp 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 t... More
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
August 25, 2025
A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly. One thing that you should note is... More