June 2020Keeping Your Engine Cool in Troy, MichiganThe 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 ... Read More Posted in Cooling System on June 13, 2020 PCV Valve Service at Auto Pro Troy in TroyToday, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged... Read More Posted in Parts on June 12, 2020 Drive Defensively in MichiganCar 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... Read More Posted in Safety on June 11, 2020 Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in TroyUnderinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Troy area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get fro... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on June 10, 2020 It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Auto Pro TroyThere are a lot of things in life that Troy residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Troy dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When we don't st... Read More Posted in Inspection on June 09, 2020 Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Troy DriversTroy residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to bur... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 08, 2020 Auto Pro Troy Advice on Buying New TiresToday's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Troy driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Michigan seasons.Troy off-roaders should be excited about the options available... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on June 07, 2020 Maintenance on My MindAsk any Troy man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car in fo... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 07, 2020 Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Auto Pro TroyThe function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Troy use fuel filters.For more information about your fuel filter, visit Auto Pro Troy at 5... Read More Posted in Fuel System on June 06, 2020 Defensive Driving in Troy, MichiganThere was a man in the Troy area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Michigan highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in Tro... Read More Posted in Steering on June 05, 2020 |
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