Fuel SystemClean Fuel ? Clean Performance for Troy DriversFuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.Troy auto owners don't need to filter their fuel because it has lots of grit in it; they nee... Read More Posted in Fuel System on July 19, 2020 Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Troy, MichiganLet's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Michigan environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Troy drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Troy area... Read More Posted in Fuel System on July 14, 2020 Fuel System Cleaning at Auto Lab Troy in Troy for Better PerformanceA fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... Read More Posted in Fuel System on July 08, 2020 Engine Air Filter from Auto Lab TroyMany Troy drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Auto Lab Troy recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you, rest assure... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 21, 2020 Fuel Filter ReplacementHello Troy resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your engine... Read More Posted in Fuel System on May 15, 2018 Auto Lab Troy Fuel Saving Tip for Troy: Check Engine LightHere's a question for Troy, Michigan : 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.)Many conditions ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on May 23, 2017 How to Get Better Gas Mileage in TroyThere is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Troy can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just get a ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on April 09, 2017 Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around TroyThere's not much we can do about the price of gas in Troy, Michigan, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Troy streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just sucks the gas... Read More Posted in Fuel System on January 09, 2017 The Auto Lab Troy Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty OilA lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Troy area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives.Preventive MaintenancePreventive maintenance is an important way people in Troy can conserve fuel by... Read More Posted in Fuel System on November 28, 2016 Maintaining Your Diesel in TroyDiesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Troy area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Troy diesel-fueled ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on November 13, 2016 |
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