June 2020Keys to a Long Lasting VehicleWe live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Troy drivers want to ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 21, 2020 Don't Stack the MatIn 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 ... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on June 21, 2020 Timing Belt Replacement in TroyToday we want to talk to Troy drivers about timing belts. They're something that many drivers don't know much about and yet your vehicle won't run if it's broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even though timi... Read More Posted in Parts on June 20, 2020 Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine in Troy, MichiganIf the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Troy, Michigan.Unless they drive a vintage car, Troy auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual has a schedule... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 19, 2020 Troy Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFlats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Troy auto owners driving around on under-inflated tires. Admittedly, its hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your SUV tires considere... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on June 18, 2020 Auto Pro Troy Service for Your Exhaust SystemYour vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle.The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... Read More Posted in Exhaust on June 17, 2020 Serpentine Belt Service at Auto Pro Troy in TroyDon't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Troy road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump - whi... Read More Posted in Parts on June 16, 2020 Shake It up in Troy!: Why Wheel BalancingOur vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance.When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on June 15, 2020 Bouncy Bouncy ? Are My Shocks Bad?When Troy drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.Troy drivers don't think about shocks as often as oil changes because shocks and struts... Read More Posted in Shocks & Struts on June 14, 2020 Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure air keeps moving acros... Read More Posted in Cooling System on June 14, 2020 |
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