Dutton Automotive Service
3496 68TH ST SE DUTTON, MI 49316 | 616.698.8511

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A Pan You Don't Cook In (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

You probably have a cabinet in your kitchen filled with pots and pans. Your vehicle has one very important pan in it as well. It's the pan that holds oil for your engine called, naturally, an oil pan....
Published on: Mar 02, 2025

Dutton Automotive Service and the Maintenance Mindset

We know we need to take care of our cars, but it just seems hard to remember to do it.  We generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance, but just may have not applied it ...
Published on: Jan 05, 2025

A Bright Spark (Ignition Coil Replacement)

Ever wonder how your vehicle’s engine is able to take the 12-volts from its battery and ramp that up to as high as the tens of thousands of volts it takes to fire its spark plugs? The secret is ...
Published on: Jun 30, 2024

The 3 Vehicle Service Items You Shouldn't Put Off

When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate.  The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent.  Sound familiar? Here are the t...
Published on: Jun 16, 2024

Important Things to Know About the Cost of Auto Repair

AtDUTTON full-service automotive service center, profit margins are a lot narrower than many people imagine. Cars are far more complex, thus the tools and diagnostic equipment are also more complicate...
Published on: Oct 25, 2023

The Dutton Automotive Service Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle

{{ image('MzU2') }} Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious DUTTON drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's ...
Published on: May 23, 2023

Why DUTTON Car Owners Hesitate to Get their Vehicle Serviced

A recent report stated that over 80% of the vehicles on the road have one or more service item or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translate...
Published on: Feb 03, 2023

Time To Take Another Look at Diesel Vehicles

Let's debunk some of the myths about diesel powered vehicles.1. Diesel Burns DirtyThis was true years ago. Since 2006, however, U.S. diesel vehicles have been required by law to use ultra-low-sulfur d...
Published on: Oct 07, 2022