Timing BeltEver 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 to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt... Read More Posted in Parts on August 18, 2019 Cool Running in TroyUnless you live in Death Valley, you really don't hear much any more about cars overheating. That's because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn't mean you can't overheat your vehicle engi... Read More Posted in Cooling System on August 11, 2019 Hey Troy Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Troy?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in th... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 04, 2019 QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, news… anything but the sound of the vehicle itself. And maybe you're that person, too. Here's something to... Read More Posted in Customer Detective Work on July 28, 2019 Right or Left? Gary Knurek GoodYear Power Steering ServiceHave you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... Read More Posted in Steering on July 21, 2019 Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Gary Knurek GoodYearRoad trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out... Read More Posted in Inspection on July 14, 2019 Automotive Tips from Gary Knurek GoodYear: Making a Battery Last LongerOne thing all Troy drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Gary Knurek GoodYear can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted – like fr... Read More Posted in Fluids on July 07, 2019 Ask Gary Knurek GoodYear About the Importance of Service IntervalsToday in our Gary Knurek GoodYear blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental clea... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on June 30, 2019 THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing. Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on June 23, 2019 What Troy Automotive Service Consumers Should KnowThere are some things drivers should know about Troy car service and repair. First and foremost, Gary Knurek GoodYear cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. Gary Knurek Goo... Read More Posted in Service Standards on June 16, 2019 |
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