PCV Valve Service at Gary Knurek GoodYear in Troy
September 29, 2017
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged... More
Ask Gary Knurek GoodYear: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?
September 12, 2017
The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which co... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
September 4, 2017
Starting in 1996, Gary Knurek GoodYear service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a comput... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Gary Knurek GoodYear?
August 27, 2017
Today's Gary Knurek GoodYear article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Troy drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Michigan who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blank... More
Service Center Standard and Procedures
August 20, 2017
All Michigan pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is why Troy automotiv... More
Tire Replacement: What Troy Drivers Need to Know
August 17, 2017
Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... More
Gary Knurek GoodYear Service for Your Exhaust System
July 30, 2017
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Gary Knurek GoodYear Automotive Tips: Alternator
July 24, 2017
Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. Thats everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course there is the entertainment system, seat heaters, power windows and everything you plug into the p... More
The Economy of Maintenance for Troy Drivers
July 17, 2017
Do I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It's a question most Troy drivers ask themselves at some time or another.Generally, what it comes down to is the choice between a car payment and the possibility of repair bills. Most of the time, we want to choose the car payment because we don't like t... More
E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Gary Knurek GoodYear
July 11, 2017
Today at Gary Knurek GoodYear we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Troy area. Some newer vehicle models are specifical... More