How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Auto Lab Troy
June 30, 2020
Today in the Auto Lab Troy auto care blog, we're going to talk to Troy drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Auto Lab Troy customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehicle manufacturer's shorten... More
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
June 21, 2020
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More
Procrastination Prevention in Troy
September 1, 2019
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
August 11, 2019
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
Auto Lab Troy Alternator Replacement Service in Troy
May 26, 2019
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Troy is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane departu... More
A Stitch in Time at Auto Lab Troy
May 12, 2019
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Michigan: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
October 14, 2018
Michigan residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... More
The Auto Lab Troy Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
August 20, 2018
The automotive professionals at Auto Lab Troy would like to give Troy drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialized at about ... More
The Auto Lab Troy Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
June 20, 2018
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Troy: Making a Battery Last Longer
March 12, 2018
One thing all Troy drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Auto Lab Troy can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted like from using... More