November 2020Before You Leave Troy, Get A Trip InspectionYou know, at Auto Lab Troy we get a lot of people asking about how to prepare their car for a trip. Thats a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas outside of Troy so you may be anxious to know that the car is up to the task and wont leave y... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 13, 2020 Higher Mileage Service Intervals for TroyTroy drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Troy area, but it does add quite a bit to the pr... Read More Posted in Fuel System on November 12, 2020 Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Troy AutomobilesTroy drivers may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel's off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn't feel like it handles right as they drive down Troy, Michigan, streets and roads.When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly... Read More Posted in Automotive News on November 11, 2020 Troy Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your CarLet's talk about air quality in Troy. It's a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, Troy drivers began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle?Now, it's only been in the last few years that cabin air filte... Read More Posted in Suspension on November 10, 2020 Charge It in Troy for Extended Battery LifeHere's an interesting statistic for our in Troy, Michigan, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out that... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 09, 2020 Cooling System ComponentsToday we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Troy auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Michigan.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system usually... Read More Posted in Cooling System on November 08, 2020 Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You might want to think of that same approach when you take your vehicle in for a repair.Experts say wha... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 08, 2020 Troy, Michigan Winter Prep Service for Your AutoWhen winter approaches in Michigan, Troy residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Michigan winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Troy residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your vehicle ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on November 07, 2020 Transmission Service at Auto Lab Troy in TroyLet's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Troy drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Michigan to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But proper t... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on November 06, 2020 Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in TroyYour engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on November 05, 2020 |
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