Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Michigan Roads?
April 4, 2020
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Michigan spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Troy Vehicle
April 3, 2020
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Troy area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to watc... More
Keeping Your Troy Air Fresh When Driving With a Clean Cabin Air Filter
April 2, 2020
Pop quiz: What is a cabin air filter? A. A filter for your Troy house?B. A fresh, piney scent?C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's C.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment of your vehicle. It filters out common ... More
How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Gary Knurek GoodYear
April 1, 2020
Today in the Gary Knurek GoodYear auto care blog, we're going to talk to Troy drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Gary Knurek GoodYear customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehicle manufact... More
The Gary Knurek GoodYear Guide to Custom Wheels
March 31, 2020
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Troy drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, then, a... More
Troy Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
March 30, 2020
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Troy drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Troy drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your trips ... More
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