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