Auto Lab Troy On Your Serpentine Belt
July 23, 2017
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Troy, Michigan, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then th... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Auto Lab Troy
July 2, 2017
Most Troy folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Troy market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have been tota... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Auto Lab Troy?
April 2, 2017
Today's Auto Lab Troy article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Troy drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Michigan who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blanket stat... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Auto Lab Troy
March 20, 2017
Many Troy car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air filter... More
Let Auto Lab Troy Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
February 13, 2017
Troy area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Troy drivers want to hang ... More
Auto Lab Troy Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
January 16, 2017
All Troy service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant throug... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Troy?
December 5, 2016
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Troy?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Michigan approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New airb... More
Hey Troy Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
October 2, 2016
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Troy?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffee,'... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Troy
September 13, 2016
The hottest Michigan news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Troy. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Troy can do to grea... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Auto Lab Troy
July 12, 2016
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Michigan news. Troy people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Troy motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commuters, gro... More