Drive Defensively in Michigan
April 30, 2017
Car care is part of auto safety in Troy. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on Michigan roads is to drive safely.Defensive driving begins with the proper attitude. Have in mind that you won't let anyone take your safety away from you. You'll be aware of your surroundings, r... More
Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Troy: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
April 23, 2017
Troy drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lubric... More
Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Troy: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
April 18, 2017
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Troy.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing belt s... More
How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Troy
April 9, 2017
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Troy can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just get a ... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Auto Lab Troy?
April 2, 2017
Today's Auto Lab Troy article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Troy drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Michigan who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blanket stat... More