MaintenanceMaintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Troy, MichiganYour browser does not support the video tag. The median age for cars in the Troy, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Auto Lab Troy we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Troy area, bring it in... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 21, 2019 Keys to a Long Lasting VehicleYour browser does not support the video tag. We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 07, 2019 Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 13, 2019 Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto RunningAt Auto Lab Troy we've had a lot of Troy customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Michigan. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all vehicl... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 10, 2018 Auto Lab Troy: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?Your browser does not support the video tag. Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Troy streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out t... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 28, 2018 The Importance of Troy Drivers Following Service IntervalsYour browser does not support the video tag. Today in our Auto Lab Troy blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Troy with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 30, 2018 Maintenance on My MindAsk any Troy man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car in ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 16, 2018 Fall and Spring Inspection at Auto Lab TroyGood vehicle care for us Troy residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required different w... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 15, 2018 Auto Lab Troy Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2Your browser does not support the video tag. Michigan service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Troy drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Auto ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 11, 2018 Can Your Car Last Another Year?Your browser does not support the video tag. Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Troy car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Troy, Michigan, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with t... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 28, 2017 |
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