Keep your vehicle running smoothly with these expert maintenance tips and advice from Auto Lab Troy.
Hello Troy! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Michigan vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United State...
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Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle'...
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It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or w...
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Alfred Hitchcock once made a mystery thriller film called "Rear Window." It had nothing to do with the rear window of today's cars, SUVs, CUVs and ...
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When automakers first came out with cruise control, it was a real luxury item. The older cruise controls used a mechanical vacuum system but it wo...
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What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is h...
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Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember t...
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You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer. Why not change your winter engine oil for summer, hot-weather oil? While it may seem lik...
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When you drop your vehicle off at Auto Lab Troy in Troy, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Auto Lab Troy profess...
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So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all re...
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