July 2020Cabin Air Filter From Auto Pro TroyHere is a questions for Troy drivers: What is a cabin air filter?Is it:A filter for a house in the middle of the woods?A fresh, piney scent?A filter for the passenger compartment of your car?Clever you, it's 3.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger com... Read More Posted in Suspension on July 18, 2020 Differential Service at Auto Pro TroyHere at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Troy, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Auto Pro Troy service advisor that your differential needs servic... Read More Posted in Drive Train on July 17, 2020 Exhaust Service at Auto Pro Troy in TroyWhenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Troy residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Auto Pro Troy is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control computers in 19... Read More Posted in Exhaust on July 16, 2020 Fuel InjectorsThe last new American vehicles sold in Troy with a carburetor rolled out of the Michigan dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Troy, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine contro... Read More Posted in Fuel System on July 15, 2020 PCV Valve ReplacementHello Troy, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs o... Read More Posted in Parts on July 14, 2020 Severe Service RequirementsA lot of Troy drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of automot... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 13, 2020 Winter TiresWhat type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Troy driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Michigan, winter tires differed from highway tires only in their ... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 12, 2020 Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Troy DriversHello, Troy residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Troy auto owners don't need to filter their fuel beca... Read More Posted in Fuel System on July 12, 2020 Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Auto Pro TroyAnyone who drives a car in Troy knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! Good ve... Read More Posted in Cooling System on July 11, 2020 Make Your Vehicle LastWe live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Michigan folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 10, 2020 |
Categories
Automotive News Archives
June |