Fuel Injectors
July 3, 2020
The last new American vehicles sold in Troy with a carburetor rolled out of the Michigan dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Troy, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine contro... More
PCV Valve Replacement
July 2, 2020
Hello Troy, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs o... More
Severe Service Requirements
July 1, 2020
A lot of Troy drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of automot... More
Winter Tires
June 30, 2020
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Troy driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Michigan, winter tires differed from highway tires only in their ... More
Gas Savings in Troy: Sharpen Your Pencil
June 29, 2020
High gas prices in Troy increase the cost of living for Michigan drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Troy vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled maintenance... More
Troy Alignment Service
June 28, 2020
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... More
The Byte Stuff (Your Vehicle's Computers)
June 28, 2020
Nobody has to tell you that computers are a part of so many things in our lives. Smartphones, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners, televisions. You name itit has a computer in it. And your vehicle is no exception. The earliest cars relied on the technology of their time, and there was no such ... More
Troy Tire Repair
June 27, 2020
Most Troy residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Troy drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Michigan gas prices, we've all heard about the importance... More
Charge It in Troy for Extended Battery Life
June 26, 2020
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Troy, Michigan, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out that... More
Gary Knurek GoodYear On Your Serpentine Belt
June 25, 2020
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Troy, Michigan, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then th... More