The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
March 29, 2020
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More
Battery Replacement for Your vehicle
March 29, 2020
Modern vehicles in and around Troy run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Troy drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strains... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Troy
March 28, 2020
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Troy area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get fro... More
The Gary Knurek GoodYear Guide to Tire Specs
March 27, 2020
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Troy service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and the manager ... More
Nighttime Visibility in Troy
March 26, 2020
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Troy area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving decisions are... More
It Is Time to Check Your Intervals
March 25, 2020
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... More
Super Slick at Gary Knurek GoodYear in Troy: Synthetic Oil
March 24, 2020
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Breathe Deep With Your Cabin Air Filter
March 23, 2020
Bad air quality while you're driving around Troy is nothing to sneeze at. But seriously, more and more vehicles these days come equipped with a cabin air filter. Since they're fairly new on the scene, a lot of folks don't know about them yet.These filters clean the air in the passenger compartme... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
March 22, 2020
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Troy, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive arou... More
New School: Automotive Gary Knurek GoodYear Technician Training
March 22, 2020
Troy consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have made ... More