Archives for Oct 2017
Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Troy: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
October 31, 2017
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Auto Lab Troy we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be replace... More
Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Auto Lab Troy
October 24, 2017
A lot of us Troy drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for Michigan motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in thousands... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
October 18, 2017
Sometimes we hear people in Troy say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexity... More
Troy Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
October 9, 2017
Any Troy driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Troy residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this is the se... More
The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Auto Lab Troy
October 3, 2017
Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Troy auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The central elem... More