The Gary Knurek GoodYear Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight

February 20, 2020

The team at Gary Knurek GoodYear in Troy, and Michigan car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Troy drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel economy. But is there... More

Maintaining Your Older Car in Troy, Michigan

February 19, 2020

The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Troy, Michigan: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Troy motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Because new v... More

Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Troy, Michigan

February 18, 2020

The median age for cars in the Troy, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Gary Knurek GoodYear we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Troy area, bring it into Gary Knurek GoodYear for high-mileage maint... More

Troy, Michigan Winter Prep Service for Your Auto

February 17, 2020

When winter approaches in Michigan, Troy residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Michigan winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Troy residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your vehicle ... More

Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running

February 16, 2020

At Gary Knurek GoodYear we've had a lot of Troy customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Michigan. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all... More

Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)

February 16, 2020

What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is have it with you. But sometimes there's a component of power door locks that can fail, especially when they are used several times each day. Those ar... More

Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Troy Drivers

February 15, 2020

Troy residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to bur... More

Time Out: Suspension Problems in Troy

February 14, 2020

Your vehicle's suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around every corner and over every bump.To see your suspension system, you'll have to look... More

Automotive Tips from Gary Knurek GoodYear: Timing Belt Overview

February 13, 2020

In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Troy. The timing belts important job is t... More

Helping Troy Drivers Get the Right Tires

February 12, 2020

Every Troy vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread is engin... More