Automotive Tips from Gary Knurek GoodYear: Battery Testing
February 11, 2020
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Gary Knurek GoodYear when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Troy drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a ... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
January 19, 2020
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
Automotive Tips from Gary Knurek GoodYear: Making a Battery Last Longer
July 7, 2019
One thing all Troy drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Gary Knurek GoodYear can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted like fro... More
The Gary Knurek GoodYear Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
January 21, 2019
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Procrastination Prevention in Troy
July 10, 2018
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More
Michigan: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
March 5, 2018
Michigan residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what ... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
November 23, 2017
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Troy residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and oil ... More
Gary Knurek GoodYear Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
May 31, 2017
Hello Michigan! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... More
Need a New Battery? Call Gary Knurek GoodYear Today
March 20, 2017
Hello Troy drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Troy, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues over a few... More
A New Battery in Troy
March 13, 2017
Hello Troy drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Troy, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new battery: co... More