A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
June 14, 2026
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that pres... More
Automotive Tips from ServicePro Quick Lube: Brake Noise
June 7, 2026
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Sault Sainte Marie. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the p... More
If the Shoe Fits (Brake Shoe Replacement [Rear])
May 31, 2026
When it comes to brakes on your vehicle, we all know how important it is to keep them working well because they are vital safety equipment. After all, if you cant slow down and stop, you cant drive safely. While many vehicles use what are called disc brakes, theres another type of brakes that ... More
ServicePro Quick Lube Alternator Replacement Service in Sault Sainte Marie
May 24, 2026
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Sault Sainte Marie is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control ... More
Sault Sainte Marie Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car
May 17, 2026
Let's talk about air quality in Sault Sainte Marie. It's a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, Sault Sainte Marie drivers began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle?Now, it's only been in the last fe... More
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Sault Sainte Marie
May 10, 2026
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Sault Sainte Marie, MI, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Se... More
Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
May 3, 2026
Recalls are pretty serious for Sault Sainte Marie residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Sault Sainte Marie residents still might want to know about. For these less serious cases, the vehicle manufacturer issues what is known as a Technical S... More
Beware of Cheap Tires in Sault Sainte Marie
April 26, 2026
Do you like to shop for shoes in Sault Sainte Marie?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pairs of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty important whe... More
Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
April 19, 2026
There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know a little about this snake-like belt. In early engines, there were lots of belts. They were used to convert the ... More
Drive Train Service in Sault Sainte Marie at ServicePro Quick Lube
April 15, 2026
The 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 ... More