Negaunee Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?
September 2, 2018
The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine. When you are diving around Negaunee, fuel is burned in your vehicle engine, it pushes the pistons down and the cr... More
Emergency Items for Negaunee
August 26, 2018
Safe Michigan travel starts with preventive maintenance and good vehicle care at LeMoine's Automotive & Motorsports. But there are other things Negaunee residents can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here's some auto advice that can help you plan for emergencies, and just may sa... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Negaunee
August 19, 2018
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Negaunee area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Negaunee... More
LeMoine's Automotive & Motorsports: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
August 12, 2018
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Negaunee streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of... More
It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at LeMoine's Automotive & Motorsports
August 7, 2018
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Negaunee. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better u... More
Drive Defensively in Michigan
July 31, 2018
Car care is part of auto safety in Negaunee. 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 surr... More
Getting New Tires in Negaunee?
July 23, 2018
There are so many tire choices in the Negaunee area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Negaunee area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your fri... More
Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Negaunee Drivers
July 15, 2018
Negaunee residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs... More
Trickle Down Technology
July 9, 2018
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 and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Maintenance on My Mind
July 3, 2018
Ask any Negaunee 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 today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car i... More