Drive TrainLubricate DriveshaftSee if any of these are happening to your vehicle. You feel it vibrating excessively underneath when its running, or you hear strange clunking, grating, or grinding sounds coming from beneath. Maybe its hard to turn your vehicle, or you can hear squeaking when youre going slow. Perhaps you fee... Read More Posted in Drive Train on August 04, 2024 Out of Joint (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it has components called CV joints which enable you to turn your wheels smoothly. The CV stands for constant velocity. In essence, its a set of gears that connect a shaft that allows power from the transmission to be sent to the wheels. When you turn the ... Read More Posted in Drive Train on May 19, 2024 How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years.Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... Read More Posted in Drive Train on January 01, 2021 Drive Train - What You Need to Know in TroyOne Troy automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Troy, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and transmissi... Read More Posted in Drive Train on October 09, 2020 Lease or Buy?Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Troy drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays down ... Read More Posted in Drive Train on September 25, 2020 Are There Blind Spots in Troy?All Troy drivers have blind spots and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Troy.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To begin, we can great... Read More Posted in Drive Train on September 20, 2020 Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Michigan Roads?Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Michigan spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... Read More Posted in Drive Train on September 08, 2020 Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Troy, MichiganEvery 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 a layered approach to protecting vehicles:Common senseVisib... Read More Posted in Drive Train on August 28, 2020 Drive Train Service in Troy at Auto Lab TroyThe drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... Read More Posted in Drive Train on August 10, 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 |
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