A Clean Sweep (Fuel Injector Cleaning)
July 9, 2023
Your vehicle gets its power from burning fuel, usually gasoline, and it counts on something called fuel injectors to send gas to the engine in a spray that is easy to ignite. Its a precise operation, and when its working well, you have plenty of power and an efficient engine. But after time, con... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
January 2, 2022
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
October 18, 2020
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Fuel Injectors
July 3, 2020
The last new American vehicles sold in Troy with a carburetor rolled out of the Michigan dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Troy, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine contro... More
Engine Air Filter from Gary Knurek GoodYear
June 17, 2020
Many Troy drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Gary Knurek GoodYear recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you, rest... More
Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Troy
June 13, 2020
Troy drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Troy area, but it does add quite a bit to the pr... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Troy, Michigan
June 11, 2020
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Troy, Michigan, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Troy, Michigan, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The manufac... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Troy, Michigan
June 10, 2020
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Michigan environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Troy drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Troy area... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Gary Knurek GoodYear
June 9, 2020
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
June 4, 2020
Hello Troy resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your engine... More