August 2020
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back in...
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Posted in Parts
on August 31, 2020
Mirror, mirror on the door, why is my vision there so poor? Well, you could have a broken outside rearview mirror that's disabled your blind spot vision there and endangering your ability to see some of the traffic around you. Outside rearview (or door) mirrors are important safety devices that ...
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Posted in Windshield Wipers
on August 30, 2020
The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine.When you are diving around Troy, fuel is burned in your v...
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Posted in Parts
on August 30, 2020
Troy drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it'...
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Posted in Cooling System
on August 29, 2020
Every car in Troy, Michigan, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends...
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Posted in Drive Train
on August 28, 2020
With the recent focus in the Troy area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Troy drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on August 27, 2020
Everyone in Troy, Michigan eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Troy, it can be difficult to sort them out. Le...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on August 26, 2020
Safe Michigan travel starts with preventive maintenance and good vehicle care at Auto Lab Troy. But there are other things Troy residents can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here's some auto advice that can help you plan f...
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Posted in Safety
on August 25, 2020
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle compo...
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Posted in Fluids
on August 24, 2020
If you are a driver in Troy and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic...
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Posted in Maintenance
on August 23, 2020
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