Lubricate Driveshaft
August 4, 2024
See if any of these are happening to your vehicle. You feel it vibrating excessively underneath when its running, or you hear strange clunking, grating, or grinding sounds coming from beneath. Maybe its hard to turn your vehicle, or you can hear squeaking when youre going slow. Perhaps you fee... More
Out of Joint (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)
May 19, 2024
If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it has components called CV joints which enable you to turn your wheels smoothly. The CV stands for constant velocity. In essence, its a set of gears that connect a shaft that allows power from the transmission to be sent to the wheels. When you turn the ... More
How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
January 1, 2021
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Troy
October 9, 2020
One Troy automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Troy, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and transmissi... More
Lease or Buy?
September 25, 2020
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Troy drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays down ... More
Are There Blind Spots in Troy?
September 20, 2020
All Troy drivers have blind spots and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Troy.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To begin, we can great... More
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Michigan Roads?
September 8, 2020
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Michigan spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Troy, Michigan
August 28, 2020
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
Drive Train Service in Troy at Auto Lab Troy
August 10, 2020
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
July 12, 2020
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Troy, Michigan, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Troy drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandable that i... More