FluidsMake Your Battery LastToday's report from Gary Knurek GoodYear is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Troy vehicle ... Read More Posted in Fluids on July 19, 2020 Proper Fluids for Your VehicleWe would like to give you an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday - and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialized at about the same pace. The do-it-yourselfer has to be p... Read More Posted in Fluids on July 09, 2020 Charge It in Troy for Extended Battery LifeHere's an interesting statistic for our in Troy, Michigan, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 ... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 26, 2020 Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicleToday, Gary Knurek GoodYear is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Troy are confused as much as they don't realiz... Read More Posted in Fluids on May 31, 2020 Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... Read More Posted in Fluids on May 31, 2020 Gary Knurek GoodYear Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your VehicleToday's Gary Knurek GoodYear post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Gary Knurek GoodYear s... Read More Posted in Fluids on April 18, 2020 The Right Automotive Fluids for Troy DriversAll those automotive fluids can be confusing for Troy drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even cause ... Read More Posted in Fluids on April 17, 2020 How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Gary Knurek GoodYearToday in the Gary Knurek GoodYear auto care blog, we're going to talk to Troy drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Gary Knurek GoodYear customers. For... Read More Posted in Fluids on April 01, 2020 Super Slick at Gary Knurek GoodYear in Troy: Synthetic OilWhen you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options an... Read More Posted in Fluids on March 24, 2020 Automobile Fluids For Your vehicleIf you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Troy, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluid... Read More Posted in Fluids on March 22, 2020 |
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