October 2016Positive Crankcase Ventilation – PCV Valve Service at Gary Knurek GoodYearHello Troy! Did you know that the first federally mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Michigan vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to regu... Read More Posted in Exhaust on October 30, 2016 Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Troy DriversYour browser does not support the video tag. Knowing how their engine works can help Troy drivers make informed decisions about car care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the c... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on October 25, 2016 Automotive Tips from Gary Knurek GoodYear: Making Your A/C System Last LongerTroy drivers know that if their air conditioning system isn’t making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lubri... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on October 18, 2016 The Gary Knurek GoodYear Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty OilA lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Troy area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Troy can conserve fuel by... Read More Posted in Fuel System on October 09, 2016 Gary Knurek GoodYear Brake Service for Safe Stopping in TroyLet's talk about something critical for all Troy drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle weighs several thousand pounds and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disk brakes work: The... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on October 04, 2016 |
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