Maintenance
People in Troy have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues? Some new vehicle manufacturers in Troy are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 mil...
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Posted in Maintenance
on December 06, 2013
If you're reading this article in Troy, Michigan, then you probably care about your car and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your service technician tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. Your heart beats a little fa...
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Posted in Maintenance
on November 14, 2013
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Troy auto owners, SUV manufacturers publish two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should you follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself: Are most of your trips l...
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Posted in Maintenance
on November 05, 2013
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Theres a segment of the Royal Oak population thats not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Mistaken perceptions have crept into the Michigan area over time. Many Royal Oak motorists think the root lies in the fact that modern cars are so rel...
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Posted in Maintenance
on August 28, 2013
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Troy Michigan: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Troy Michigan motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new ...
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Posted in Maintenance
on June 18, 2013
New cars cost so much these days. Add financing and insurance and, well a new vehicle may not seem so attractive. A lot of Troy, Michigan people are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer. The good news is that with the current state of automotive engineering and manufacture, th...
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Posted in Maintenance
on February 06, 2013
Buying a new car in Troy is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide? People in Troy who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having ...
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Posted in Maintenance
on January 23, 2013
You know, at Auto Lab Troy we get a lot of people asking about how to prepare their car for a trip. Thats a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas outside of Troy so you may be anxious to know that the car is up to the task and wont l...
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Posted in Maintenance
on October 09, 2012
A lot of our viewers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their car owners' manual. It can be confusing. Let's clear the air on this subject. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of automotive p...
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Posted in Maintenance
on September 20, 2012
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