November 2020Trip Inspection at Auto Lab Troy in TroyTroy area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Troy drivers can't always avoid p... Read More Posted in Automotive News on November 30, 2020 Suspension Service in Troy at Auto Lab TroyWhen they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Troy may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Troy. Its job is to keep your wheels firml... Read More Posted in Shocks & Struts on November 29, 2020 Some New Boots (Suspension Maintenance)There are some boots that don't come in a shoe box and aren't worn on your feet. They are called axle or CV boots, and they can be important parts for many vehicles.That CV stands for constant velocity. CV axles are mainly used in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. They're also us... Read More Posted in Suspension on November 29, 2020 Auto Lab Troy Radiator ServiceThe coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Troy, it is easy to prevent.The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine wit... Read More Posted in Cooling System on November 28, 2020 Proper Fluids for Your VehicleWe would like to give you an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday - and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialized at about the same pace. The do-it-yourselfer has to be p... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 27, 2020 Power Steering Service Near Rochester HillsFor most of us living in the Rochester Hills area, it is hard to remember life without power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels? It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power... Read More Posted in Steering on November 26, 2020 Air Conditioning Service in TroyHey Troy! Let's talk about one of our Michigan summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Troy drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to time t... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on November 25, 2020 Cabin Air Filter From Auto Lab TroyHere is a questions for Troy drivers: What is a cabin air filter?Is it:A filter for a house in the middle of the woods?A fresh, piney scent?A filter for the passenger compartment of your car?Clever you, it's 3.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger com... Read More Posted in Suspension on November 24, 2020 Differential ServiceWhen you take a corner in your car, the outside wheels have a slightly longer distance to go than the inside wheels. That means that the outside wheels must turn a bit faster than the inside. The piece of mechanical wizardry that makes this possible is called the differential.The differential ... Read More Posted in Differential Service on November 23, 2020 Exhaust Service at Auto Lab Troy in TroyWhenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Troy residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Auto Lab Troy is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control computers in 19... Read More Posted in Exhaust on November 22, 2020 |
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