November 2020Getting from E to F (Fuel Gauge Problems)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... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 22, 2020 Fuel InjectorsThe 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... Read More Posted in Fuel System on November 21, 2020 PCV Valve ReplacementHello 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... Read More Posted in Parts on November 20, 2020 Severe Service RequirementsA 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 19, 2020 Winter TiresWhat 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 ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on November 18, 2020 Timing Belt Replacement in TroyToday 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... Read More Posted in Parts on November 17, 2020 Deciphering the Auto Lab Troy Menu BoardLet'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, ... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on November 16, 2020 Make Your Battery LastToday'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... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 15, 2020 The Neglected Windshield (Windshield Care)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... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 15, 2020 Service Intervals for High Mileage Vehicles in Troy MichiganNowadays, 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... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on November 14, 2020 |
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