Engine Air Filter from Auto Lab Troy
June 21, 2020
Many Troy drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Auto Lab Troy recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you, rest assure... More
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
June 21, 2020
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More
Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
June 20, 2020
No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the vehicle manufacturer to issue recall notices to Troy residents and to fix the affected ... More
When Do My Shocks Need to Be Replaced?
June 19, 2020
A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Troy drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension system can wear out, leading to a lower ride quality and safety concerns. So it's a good idea for drivers in Troy... More
Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Auto Lab Troy
June 18, 2020
Hello Troy! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace them more o... More
Fresh Air Inside Your Car in Troy
June 17, 2020
Air quality has certainly become a hot issue in our modern world. We install air filters on our ventilation systems and in our vacuum cleaners. There's a filter that cleans the air going into our vehicle's engine so why not one for the air in the passenger compartment?Foreign and domestic vehic... More
Saving Lives in Troy with Tire Pressure
June 16, 2020
All new passenger vehicles on our Troy, Michigan, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing is that you s... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your vehicle
June 15, 2020
Today we're going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Troy, Michigan, who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are, what's involved and what the benefits are. They really want to understand the value of diagnostic sc... More
Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)
June 14, 2020
Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure air keeps moving acros... More
Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)
June 7, 2020
There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents. You may have had no problem for months and then, one day, you are driving around in a sauna. You're hot stuff, but not in a good way! So what goes wrong w... More