Fuel Injectors
March 13, 2022
The last new American vehicles sold in Brighton with a carburetor rolled out of the Michigan dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Brighton, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engin... More
Drive Defensively in Michigan
March 6, 2022
Car care is part of auto safety in Brighton. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on Michigan roads is to drive safely.Defensive driving begins with the proper attitude. Have in mind that you won't let anyone take your safety away from you. You'll be aware of your surrounding... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Perfect Tune Auto Repair
February 27, 2022
Hello Brighton! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Michigan vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to ... More
Super Slick at Perfect Tune Auto Repair in Brighton: Synthetic Oil
February 20, 2022
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Ready, Set, COLD! (Getting Vehicle Ready for Winter)
February 13, 2022
When the temperatures plunge, your vehicle better be ready because it faces a whole new set of challenges. Rubber stiffens, glass fogs, fluids freeze. Just thinking about it can get your heart beating faster. So here are some tips for getting ready for those inevitable colder temperatures. Mak... More
Bad Vibes
February 6, 2022
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... More
Prepare Your Windshield for Winter (Wiper Blades and Fluid for Freezing Temperatures)
January 30, 2022
Winter and freezing temperatures present challenges for different parts of your vehicles. For example, winter tires give you better traction on snow. But some parts of your vehicle that may need special attention for winter are your windshield wipers. You may have found yourself in the middle o... More
Muffler: Victim of Winter (Muffler Repair)
January 23, 2022
So you almost got through the winter until, one day, your muffler started sounding like a dragster, loud and obnoxious. It's not surprising. All that road salt and brine can cause rust to punch holes in a muffler, and that should raise a big, red warning flag about the safety of your vehicle. O... More
H20 No! (Driving Through Standing Water)
January 16, 2022
In a year marked by unusually heavy flooding in North America, drivers are very aware of the possibility they may find themselves driving where water has come over the road. It can be a daunting and frightening situation. Flooding waters can move quickly and unpredictably, so you have to keep y... More
Perfect Tune Auto Repair Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
January 9, 2022
All Brighton service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant th... More