October 2020Tire Rotation and BalancingYou can make your vehicle tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing.Let's start with tire rotation. In normal driving around Troy Michigan, your front tires wear more on the shoulders because they handle much of the cornering forces in turns. Front-wheel drive vehicles have... Read More Posted in Tire Rotation and Balancing on October 31, 2020 Coolant Service at Auto Lab TroyTroy residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Michigan temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Ve... Read More Posted in Cooling System on October 30, 2020 Economics of Maintenance for Troy Auto OwnersBuying a new car in Troy is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Troy who've been used to driving ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 29, 2020 Emergency Items for Your vehicleLocal Troy roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a s... Read More Posted in Parts on October 28, 2020 Keys to Long Lasting VehicleNew cars cost so much these days. Add financing and insurance and, well a new vehicle may not seem so attractive. A lot of Troy, Michigan people are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer. The good news is that with the current state of automotive engineering and manufacture, theres n... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 27, 2020 Troy Road Trip PreparationPeople from Troy, Michigan, love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a Michigan road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like car trouble to bring the fun t... Read More Posted in Inspection on October 26, 2020 Winter Watch List (Winter Maintenance Items)Don't love winter weather? Here's a list of four things you need to keep a watch on during the winter months.Let's start with coolant levels. Coolant is as important in cold weather as it is in hot weather. Think of the term "anti-freeze." Your coolant needs to be adjusted for climate and temp... Read More Posted in Winter Prep on October 25, 2020 Headlamp Replacement And Restoration At Auto Lab Troy In TroyWay too many accidents happen at night. There are a lot of factors, but a big one is simply visibility: if you cant see something its hard to avoid hitting it.There are some things you can do to make sure you can see as much as possible when youre driving in the dark.First, keep your windshiel... Read More Posted in Headlamps on October 25, 2020 Stop It! You Need Good BrakesGood brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Troy area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how t... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on October 24, 2020 Fuel Injector Cleaning at Auto Lab TroyIn very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on October 23, 2020 |
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