MaintenanceKeeping 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?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 the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas that w... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 28, 2018 The Importance of Troy Drivers Following Service IntervalsToday 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 physical exams. How about laundry, watering the lawn ... 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 fo... 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 2Michigan 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 Lab Troy fuel system cleaning: Over time, the vehicle... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 11, 2018 Can Your Car Last Another Year?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 the current state of automotive engineering and manufa... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 28, 2017 I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in TroyAbout 90% of our driving decisions in the Troy area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Troy drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield is jus... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 20, 2017 The Maintenance Free MythSometimes we hear people in Troy say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexity... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 18, 2017 New School: Automotive Auto Lab Troy Technician TrainingTroy consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have made ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 10, 2017 |
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