February 2016Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Troy: Alignment InspectionUneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Troy drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Auto Lab Troy will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as suspension and stee... Read More Posted in Automotive News on February 29, 2016 Let Auto Lab Troy Help You Extend the Life of Your CarIf you haven't shopped in the Troy area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider the price of auto financing in Troy, and insurance, the idea of hanging on to your old vehicle for a few more y... Read More Posted in Keys to a long lasting vehicle on February 29, 2016 What's up with Diesels in Troy?Would you be surprised to learn that about half of the passenger cars in Europe have diesel engines? You might also be surprised to learn that most manufacturers produce a variety of diesel-fueled cars for purchase abroad.Diesel-fueled vehicles haven't been as popular in the North American marke... Read More Posted in Diesel Maintenance on February 28, 2016 Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Troy: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be ReplacedThe timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Troy drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expensiv... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on February 27, 2016 Auto Lab Troy Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular GasTroy residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the hig... Read More Posted in Fuel System on February 26, 2016 How Much is Enough for Troy Auto Owners? Tire Tread DepthMost Troy drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, the technici... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on February 25, 2016 Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Auto Lab TroyWhen we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on February 25, 2016 Direct Fuel Injection Update from Auto Lab TroyFor those of you in Troy, Michigan who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes about ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on February 24, 2016 Below 45 Degrees in Troy: Consider Winter TiresRemember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Troy drivers couldn’t wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for "all-season" radials. Michigan car own... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on February 18, 2016 Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Auto Lab TroyA while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Michigan news. Troy people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel efficiency and receive a government rebate. A lot of Troy motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They’re g... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 17, 2016 |
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