The Gary Knurek GoodYear Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
May 23, 2020
Modern Troy vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute things t... More
Troy Customer Detective Work
May 22, 2020
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Gary Knurek GoodYear is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challenging to track ... More
Odometer Rollback on Your Troy, Michigan Vehicle
May 21, 2020
How do Troy drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Michigan consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Michigan seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in Troy, ... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last At Gary Knurek GoodYear
May 20, 2020
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the news. Troy people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and receive a government rebate. A lot of Troy motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. Theyre good commuters, grocer... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Gary Knurek GoodYear for Better Performance
May 19, 2020
Hi Troy residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engin... More
Fuel Injector Cleaning at Gary Knurek GoodYear
May 18, 2020
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute in every single fuel-i... More
Budgeting for Maintenance In Troy Michigan
May 17, 2020
Life's full of surprises in Troy Michigan, some of which cost money. A leaky roof, a broken tooth, or an unexpected car repair. Gary Knurek GoodYear of Troy Michigan and AutoNetTV have done some research on how we can budget for proper vehicle care. Everyone in Troy Michigan does our best ... More
DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)
May 17, 2020
A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of the engine. It was neatly stashed and was in a spot where the food pellets couldn't have simply... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Troy
May 16, 2020
There's a segment of the Troy area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometers... More
Professional Fuel System Cleaning
May 15, 2020
Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The injectors need to be cleaned from time to time in order to de... More