Under Pressure in Troy: TPMS
April 12, 2020
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Troy, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 2006... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Troy Vehicle
April 12, 2020
Troy drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Michigan come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Troy area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of sensors on ... More
Line ?Em Up: Wheel Alignment Service At Gary Knurek GoodYear
April 11, 2020
Hello Troy auto owners! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace ... More
Gary Knurek GoodYear: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
April 10, 2020
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Troy streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas that w... More
Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Troy Motorists
April 9, 2020
Troy residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your 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 burn, so in the firs... More
Easy Miles ? Do Troy Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
April 8, 2020
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Troy
April 7, 2020
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Troy area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Troy diesel-fueled ... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Troy, Michigan
April 6, 2020
Myths passed around our Troy, Michigan community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents t... More
Keep Your Cool in Troy: Air Conditioning Service
April 5, 2020
Most Troy drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Troy vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Michigan winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of the moist... More
Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)
April 5, 2020
When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone to find out what it is, I may not start the n... More