Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Troy, Michigan

July 14, 2020

Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Michigan environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Troy drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Troy area... More

Fuel System Cleaning at Auto Lab Troy in Troy for Better Performance

July 8, 2020

A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More

Engine Air Filter from Auto Lab Troy

June 21, 2020

Many Troy drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Auto Lab Troy recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you, rest assure... More

Fuel Filter Replacement

May 15, 2018

Hello Troy resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your engine... More

Auto Lab Troy Fuel Saving Tip for Troy: Check Engine Light

May 23, 2017

Here's a question for Troy, Michigan : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many conditions ... More

How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Troy

April 9, 2017

There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Troy can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just get a ... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Troy

January 9, 2017

There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Troy, Michigan, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Troy streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just sucks the gas... More

The Auto Lab Troy Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil

November 28, 2016

A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Troy area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Troy can conserve fuel by... More

Maintaining Your Diesel in Troy

November 13, 2016

Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Troy 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 Troy diesel-fueled ... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Troy, Michigan

October 24, 2016

A lot of fuel is wasted in the Troy area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the clean ga... More