The Best Test
January 18, 2020
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
November 10, 2019
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
October 27, 2019
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Troy?
April 23, 2018
There is a clear and vocal demand in Troy and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Michigan market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Troy area roads today, and many more being developed. Y... More
Differential Service at Auto Lab Troy
March 4, 2018
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Troy, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Auto Lab Troy service advisor that your differential needs servic... More
Differential Service in Troy, Michigan - What You Need to Know
July 9, 2017
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Troy, Michigan, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential. S... More
Time for Differential Service at Auto Lab Troy?
November 20, 2016
Hello Troy - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see, you've... More
Viva la Differential At Auto Lab Troy In Troy
April 29, 2015
There are a lot of Troy people 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 ... More
Drive Train Service in Troy at Auto Lab Troy
September 5, 2014
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the essential 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... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know In Troy
June 13, 2013
One 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 ... More