Archives for May 2018
When "Shady" is a Good Thing
May 27, 2018
Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... More
Tracking True in Troy: Wheel Alignment
May 20, 2018
At Auto Lab Troy, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Auto Lab Troy alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems. Then the alignment is... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
May 15, 2018
Hello Troy resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your engine... More
The Edible Engine
May 7, 2018
You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrelseven rabbitshave been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, causing vehicle electrical systems to go haywire. They can disable a vehicle completely and be very expensive to fix.... More