Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Troy

July 24, 2020

Every Troy car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So betw... More

Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

June 28, 2020

In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Troy Bigfoot... More

Keeping Your Car Young in Troy

June 25, 2020

As Troy consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Michigan, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stuff... More

Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?

June 20, 2020

No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the vehicle manufacturer to issue recall notices to Troy residents and to fix the affected ... More

Auto Lab Troy and the Maintenance Mindset

September 29, 2019

When it comes to their vehicles, some Troy residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Troy drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but just may n... More

Make Your Vehicle Last

August 18, 2019

We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Michigan folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do ... More

Relax When the Wind Blows in Michigan: Winter Car Prep for Troy Drivers

July 21, 2019

When autumn comes around in Troy, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Troy drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Troy drivers on w... More

Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Troy, Michigan

April 21, 2019

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 into Auto Lab Troy for high-mileage maintenance.2790 We... More

Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle

April 7, 2019

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 still a very big investment and Troy drivers want to ... More

Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

January 13, 2019

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... More