Fuel System
One topic that hits the news in Michigan on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Michigan drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Troy who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy any w...
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Posted in Fuel System
on October 22, 2020
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Auto Lab Troy for a check up.In today's Auto Lab Troy auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Troy residents need fuel to go, and the cleaner the ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on October 19, 2020
At Auto Lab Troy we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Michigan friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been use...
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Posted in Fuel System
on October 13, 2020
Most Troy auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Auto Lab Troy, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Troy drivers actually save?In today's Auto Lab Troy article, we're focusing on the things you ca...
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Posted in Fuel System
on October 07, 2020
All modern Troy vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Troy drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in the engine.So ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on October 06, 2020
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent...
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Posted in Fuel System
on October 05, 2020
Here's a question for Troy, Michigan motorists: How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.)I...
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Posted in Fuel System
on October 04, 2020
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on September 30, 2020
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Troy, Michigan, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Troy, Michigan, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The manufac...
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Posted in Fuel System
on September 19, 2020
Troy residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to bur...
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Posted in Fuel System
on September 10, 2020
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