Fuel Filter Service in Troy Michigan
July 11, 2013
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 y... More
Fuel Injection Basics For Troy
July 4, 2013
All modern Troy vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so its a topic Rochester Hills 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 time; to be mixed with air an... More
Auto Lab Troy: Good Service And Good Fuel Economy
June 25, 2013
Most Troy and Birmingham drivers want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving fuel economy. At Auto Lab Troy, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Birmingham drivers actually save? The US government has a website d... More
Diesel Maintenance For Michigan
May 14, 2013
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 ... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System At Auto Lab Troy
April 2, 2013
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your SUV into Auto Lab Troy for a check up. 2790 West Maple Rd Troy, Michigan 48084 (248) 643-7690 Today we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. You need fuel to... More
To Save Gas Around Troy: Keep Up with Your Scheduled Service
March 12, 2013
One topic that hits the news in Troy on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some people in Troy is to buy a more fuel efficient vehicle. For the rest of use, we need to improve our fuel economy anyway we can. Following recommended service intervals by coming into Auto... More
Fuel Injector Cleaning At Auto Lab Troy
March 5, 2013
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your SUV engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute in every sing... More
Service to Improve Fuel Economy
January 1, 2013
The price of gas has got everyone talking. It seems that people who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are especially hit hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel economy. First le... More
Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine In Troy Michigan
December 18, 2012
If the fuel system in your SUV is dirty, you will be wasting gas and losing performance as you drive around Troy Michigan. Unless you drive a vintage car, you have fuel injectors. They need to be properly maintained. That is why your owners manual has a schedule for cleaning your fu... More
Higher Mileage Service Intervals For Troy
October 16, 2012
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars for the Troy Michigan area: emission devices and control computers; safety equipment like airbags; and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in Troy Michigan, but it does add quite a bit to the p... More