Clawson Drivers: Is It Time To Replace Your PCV Valve?
March 19, 2014
Your browser does not support video Improved fuel economy has two benefits for Troy car owners: less fuel is necessary and fewer emissions are released. Clawson cars and trucks run cleaner than ever. Troy drivers may not realize that the first federally mandated pollution control d... More
PCV Valve Service At Auto Lab Troy In Troy
March 12, 2014
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. The PCV Valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a vital job for Troy auto owners. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of the engine that holds the oil. When the SUV engines running, fuel is... More
Serpentine Belt Service At Auto Lab Troy In Troy
December 24, 2013
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Rochester Hills interstate? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the... More
Headlamp Replacement
February 21, 2013
Like everything automotive, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. We can all drive more safely at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility down the road, enabling you to see farther. They also improve your peripheral vision, helping you... More
Emergency Items For Your SUV
January 29, 2013
Local Rochester Hills roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip. Your close-to-home kit fo... More
PCV Valve Replacement
September 28, 2012
The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs out. These gases are about 70% unburned fuel. If the gases were allowed t... More
Timing Belt Replacement in Troy
September 17, 2012
Today we want to talk about timing belts. Theyre something that many Troy drivers dont know much about and yet your vehicle wont run if its broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even though timing ... More