Before You Leave Troy, Get A Trip Inspection
November 13, 2020
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 leave y... More
Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Troy
November 12, 2020
Troy drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Troy area, but it does add quite a bit to the pr... More
Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Troy Automobiles
November 11, 2020
Troy drivers may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel's off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn't feel like it handles right as they drive down Troy, Michigan, streets and roads.When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly... More
Troy Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car
November 10, 2020
Let's talk about air quality in Troy. It's a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, Troy drivers began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle?Now, it's only been in the last few years that cabin air filte... More
Charge It in Troy for Extended Battery Life
November 9, 2020
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Troy, Michigan, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out that... More
Cooling System Components
November 8, 2020
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Troy auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Michigan.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system usually... More
Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)
November 8, 2020
When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You might want to think of that same approach when you take your vehicle in for a repair. Experts say wha... More
Troy, Michigan Winter Prep Service for Your Auto
November 7, 2020
When winter approaches in Michigan, Troy residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Michigan winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Troy residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your vehicle ... More
Transmission Service at Auto Lab Troy in Troy
November 6, 2020
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Troy drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Michigan to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But proper t... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Troy
November 5, 2020
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More