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
What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Gary Knurek GoodYear
March 6, 2020
Okay. You went to your local Troy car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Troy service center, but on the way, the Check Engine light stops ... More
Automotive Detective Work in Troy
November 5, 2017
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Troy. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when somethi... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
September 4, 2017
Starting in 1996, Gary Knurek GoodYear service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a comput... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Gary Knurek GoodYear in Troy
November 20, 2016
When we Troy residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his abilit... More
What is That? Check Engine Light Service At Gary Knurek An Authorized Goodyear Dealer
April 4, 2015
Okay. You went to your local Troy car wash and while your SUV was under the dryer, the check engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the SUV! You head for the nearest Troy service station, but on the way, the check engine light s... More
The Gary Knurek GoodYear Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
September 6, 2013
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 thing... More