FluidsTake Charge! (Battery Testing)OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take it easy. But it may surprise you to learn that hot weather can be much harder on a vehicle's battery than ... Read More Posted in Fluids on May 22, 2022 A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... Read More Posted in Fluids on March 13, 2022 The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal.... Read More Posted in Fluids on December 27, 2020 Proper Fluids for Your VehicleWe would like to give you an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday - and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialized at about the same pace. The do-it-yourselfer has to be p... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 27, 2020 Make Your Battery LastToday's report from Auto Lab Troy is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Troy vehicle batteri... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 15, 2020 Charge It in Troy for Extended Battery LifeHere's an interesting statistic for our in Troy, Michigan, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out that... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 09, 2020 Battery Replacement at Auto Lab Troy in TroyHello, welcome to Auto Lab Troy. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Troy runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Auto Lab Troy are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors or TV remote, they wear ... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 02, 2020 Automobile Fluids For Your vehicleIf you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Troy, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive arou... Read More Posted in Fluids on October 17, 2020 Auto Lab Troy Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your VehicleToday's Auto Lab Troy post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Auto Lab Troy service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake fluid is c... Read More Posted in Fluids on October 14, 2020 The Right Fluids for Your VehicleThe 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 components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Troy to always... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 24, 2020 |
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