The Auto Lab Troy Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis

September 16, 2020

Modern Troy vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute things t... More

On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine

September 15, 2019

Starting in 1996, Auto Lab Troy service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a computer that... More

Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Auto Lab Troy in Troy

June 5, 2017

When we Troy residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his abilit... More

What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Auto Lab Troy

December 27, 2016

Okay. You went to your local Troy car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Troy service center, but on the way, the Check Engine light stops ... More

Automotive Detective Work in Troy

December 11, 2016

There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Troy. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when somethi... More

The Auto Lab Troy Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis

November 26, 2013

Modern Troy vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute thing... More