Maintenance

  • Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Waterford
      There's a segment of the Waterford area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine manage...
    Published on: Jul 25, 2012
  • Change Your Engine Air Filter at Steve's European Automotive
    Many Waterford car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (M...
    Published on: Dec 26, 2016
  • Let Steve's European Automotive Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    Waterford area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for ne...
    Published on: Jul 16, 2017
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Steve's European Automotive?
    Today's Steve's European Automotive article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Waterford drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Michigan who think that...
    Published on: Jan 03, 2018
  • Trickle Down Technology
    Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
    Published on: Aug 07, 2018
  • The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
    If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
    Published on: Sep 15, 2019
  • Maintenance on My Mind
    Ask any Waterford man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road ...
    Published on: Jan 26, 2020
  • Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
    You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
    Published on: May 24, 2020
  • Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
    In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...
    Published on: Sep 06, 2020