July 2020Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on TiresTroy drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the steering ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 13, 2020 Keeping Your Engine Cool in Troy, MichiganThe cooling system keeps Michigan vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Troy. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Troy drivers associate with the ... Read More Posted in Cooling System on July 12, 2020 What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Troy, Michigan, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Troy drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandable that i... Read More Posted in Drive Train on July 12, 2020 Service Center Standard and ProceduresAll Michigan pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is why Troy automotiv... Read More Posted in Service Standards on July 11, 2020 Troy Air Conditioning ServiceWorking up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Troy, but not in your vehicle. When Troy residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more comfortable... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on July 10, 2020 Troy Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFlats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Troy on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered significa... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 09, 2020 Fuel System Cleaning at Auto Lab Troy in Troy for Better PerformanceA fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... Read More Posted in Fuel System on July 08, 2020 Vive la Differential at Auto Lab Troy in TroyThere are a lot of drivers in Troy who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Michigan these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Troy folks don't even have to thin... Read More Posted in Drive Train on July 07, 2020 Super Slick at Auto Lab Troy in Troy: Synthetic OilWhen you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... Read More Posted in Fluids on July 06, 2020 Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Troy: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Auto Lab TroyTaking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Troy drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Troy drivers t... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 05, 2020 |
Categories
Air Conditioning Archives
July |