Getting from E to F (Fuel Gauge Problems)
November 22, 2020
Who thinks about their fuel gauge? You probably don't until it doesn't work any more. Then you have to guess how much fuel is in your tank, and that's no way to live life on the road. Fuel gauges, like every other part in your vehicle, can fail. And when yours stops working, you will probably... More
Fuel Injectors
November 21, 2020
The last new American vehicles sold in Troy with a carburetor rolled out of the Michigan dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Troy, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine contro... More
PCV Valve Replacement
November 20, 2020
Hello Troy, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs o... More
Severe Service Requirements
November 19, 2020
A lot of Troy drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of automot... More
Winter Tires
November 18, 2020
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Troy driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Michigan, winter tires differed from highway tires only in their ... More
Timing Belt Replacement in Troy
November 17, 2020
Today we want to talk to Troy drivers about timing belts. They're something that many drivers don't know much about and yet your vehicle won't run if it's broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even though timi... More
Deciphering the Auto Lab Troy Menu Board
November 16, 2020
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Troy, Michigan, service centers like Auto Lab Troy have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alphabetical order, ... More
Make Your Battery Last
November 15, 2020
Today's report from Auto Lab Troy is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Troy vehicle batteri... More
The Neglected Windshield (Windshield Care)
November 15, 2020
You look at it every day, yet you don't really see it. We're talking about your vehicle's windshield, and if you're not seeing it at all, that's probably a good sign. The fact is that unless our windshields get fogged up, hazy or cracked, we don't pay all that much attention to them. Consideri... More
Service Intervals for High Mileage Vehicles in Troy Michigan
November 14, 2020
Nowadays, everyone in Troy, Michigan is paying more at the gas pump. For some families in the greater Rochester Hills area, it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. Thats got to come out of the budget somewhere. Throughout North America, people are putting off buying a new car. T... More