Why A Trip Inspection Is A Good Idea
April 18, 2014
At Gary Knurek GoodYear we get a lot of Troy car owners asking about car trip preparation. Thats a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas outside of Troy so it's important to know that the car is up to the task and wont leave you stra... More
The Harm In Skipping An Oil Change For Troy Drivers
April 4, 2014
People in Troy have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues? Some new vehicle manufacturers in Troy are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 mil... More
Which Item is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Troy?
January 16, 2014
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Troy? Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Troy approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the co... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Troy
November 27, 2013
Every Troy car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filters dirty. Heres what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your SUV owners manual will have a recommendation of when to change the filter. Second, a ... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth In Rochester
October 26, 2013
Your browser does not support video Theres a segment of the Rochester population thats not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Mistaken perceptions have crept into the Michigan area over time. Many Rochester motorists think the root lies in the fact that modern cars are so rel... More
Budgeting for Maintenance In Troy Michigan
October 18, 2013
Life's full of surprises in Troy Michigan, some of which cost money. A leaky roof, a broken tooth, or an unexpected car repair. Gary Knurek GoodYear of Troy Michigan and AutoNetTV have done some research on how we can budget for proper vehicle care. Everyone in Troy Michigan does our... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last At Gary Knurek GoodYear
September 27, 2013
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the news. Troy people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and receive a government rebate. A lot of Troy motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. Theyre good commuters,... More
Serpentine Belt Service At Gary Knurek GoodYear In Troy
August 8, 2013
If youve ever heard a squealing sound under your SUV hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt thats driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories that power important automotive systems in your SUV. Lets go over them. First, the... More
Keys to Long Lasting Vehicle
July 23, 2013
New cars cost so much these days. Add financing and insurance and, well a new vehicle may not seem so attractive. A lot of Troy, Michigan people are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer. The good news is that with the current state of automotive engineering and manufacture, th... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
July 19, 2013
If you've ever been driving around Troy and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness which can be distracting and will affect your... More