Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
February 16, 2020
At Gary Knurek GoodYear we've had a lot of Troy customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Michigan. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
January 20, 2020
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Troy car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Troy, Michigan, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and manufa... More
Keep Your Troy Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
November 17, 2019
Hey Troy - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very importa... More
Hey Troy Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
August 4, 2019
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Troy?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffee,'... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Gary Knurek GoodYear
April 7, 2019
Many Troy car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air filter... More
Let Gary Knurek GoodYear Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
January 6, 2019
Troy area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Troy drivers want to hang ... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Gary Knurek GoodYear
June 14, 2018
These days many people in the Troy area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maintenance... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Gary Knurek GoodYear in Troy
June 3, 2018
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Budget for Maintenance in Troy
April 8, 2018
Sometimes busy Troy residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Michigan in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the ... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Troy Car Owners
February 12, 2018
A generation ago, Troy drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Troy shop every year or two for repairs seemed to ... More