Busting Automotive Myths in Troy, Michigan
April 6, 2020
Myths passed around our Troy, Michigan community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents t... More
Troy Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
March 30, 2020
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Troy drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Troy drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your trips ... More
New School: Automotive Gary Knurek GoodYear Technician Training
March 22, 2020
Troy consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have made ... More
Technician Training at Gary Knurek GoodYear
March 19, 2020
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Gary Knurek GoodYear in Troy. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive professionals.I... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Troy
March 18, 2020
The hottest Michigan news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Troy. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Troy can do to grea... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
March 12, 2020
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Troy Bigfoot... More
Synthetic Oil for Troy Autos
March 5, 2020
If you are a driver in Troy and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it does... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Troy
February 25, 2020
As Troy consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Michigan, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stuff... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Troy, Michigan
February 19, 2020
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Troy, Michigan: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Troy motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Because new v... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Troy, Michigan
February 18, 2020
The median age for cars in the Troy, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Gary Knurek GoodYear we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Troy area, bring it into Gary Knurek GoodYear for high-mileage maint... More