MaintenanceAuto Lab Troy On Your Serpentine BeltToday 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 23, 2017 Serpentine Belt Service at Auto Lab TroyMost 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 02, 2017 Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Auto Lab Troy?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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 02, 2017 Change Your Engine Air Filter at Auto Lab TroyMany 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 20, 2017 Let Auto Lab Troy Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of YearsTroy 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 ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 13, 2017 Auto Lab Troy Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes OnAll 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 16, 2017 Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Troy?Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Troy?Is it:StereoWheelsAir BagDVD SystemWell, 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 05, 2016 Hey Troy Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Troy?Is it:A Hamburger;Coffee;A Soft Drink, orGummy 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,'... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 02, 2016 The Easy Way to Save Cash in TroyThe 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 13, 2016 Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Auto Lab TroyA 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 12, 2016 |
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