Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)
November 5, 2023
If you notice your brakes arent working like they used to, thats the kind of thing thats important to have checked out soon. Thats because your brakes are extraordinarily important to the safe operation of your vehicle. Sometimes you feel like your brake pedal is feeling a little soft or its lo... More
Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
August 27, 2023
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
November 20, 2022
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More
Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
September 11, 2022
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
January 1, 2021
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Is Your Troy Driving Severe?
June 23, 2020
People near Troy, Michigan, often ask Gary Knurek GoodYear how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Troy, Michigan, service advisor at Gary Knurek GoodYear look up your vehicle in a service database. What you... More
Recommended Troy Service Intervals
May 12, 2020
Everyone in Troy, Michigan, knows we are advised to go to our Troy dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Troy residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells us what was ... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Gary Knurek GoodYear
April 16, 2020
Most people in the Troy area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. Some o... More
Hey Troy Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
April 14, 2020
Nowadays, Troy drivers are paying more at Michigan gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Michigan drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old vehi... More
Easy Miles ? Do Troy Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
April 8, 2020
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More