Automotive Tips from Gary Knurek GoodYear: Making a Battery Last Longer
July 7, 2019
One thing all Troy drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Gary Knurek GoodYear can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted like fro... More
Ask Gary Knurek GoodYear About the Importance of Service Intervals
June 30, 2019
Today in our Gary Knurek GoodYear blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn, paying y... More
THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)
June 23, 2019
We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing. Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... More
What Troy Automotive Service Consumers Should Know
June 16, 2019
There are some things drivers should know about Troy car service and repair. First and foremost, Gary Knurek GoodYear cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. Gary Knurek GoodYear in Troy wants to build a trusting relationship that becomes the foundation ... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Troy, Michigan
June 9, 2019
The cooling system keeps Michigan vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Troy. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Troy drivers associate with the ... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Troy, Michigan
June 2, 2019
Every car in Troy, Michigan, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense Visib... More
Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Gary Knurek GoodYear in Troy
May 26, 2019
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More
Breathe Deep in Troy With a New Cabin Air Filter
May 19, 2019
Poor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and Troy auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with a cabin air filter. Check your vehicle owner's manual, but they typically need to be replaced at around 12,000 to 15,000 miles (19,000 to 24,00... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
May 12, 2019
Most Troy drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehicle ... More
Don't Stack the Mat
May 5, 2019
In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... More