July 2020Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Auto Pro TroyWhen we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 09, 2020 Troy Drivers Severe Service Maintenance SchedulesSince driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Troy drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Troy drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your trips ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 08, 2020 Fuel Filter Service in Troy, MichiganThere are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... Read More Posted in Fuel System on July 07, 2020 Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Troy MotoristsTroy residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your 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 burn, so in the firs... Read More Posted in Fuel System on July 06, 2020 Fuel System Cleaning at Auto Pro TroyIs your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on July 05, 2020 Arrive Alive in TroyWe've all seen drivers do crazy things while driving to or from Troy. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking from an enormous coffee mug. It's a wonder we even dare drive on Michigan roads.The truth is that all of us ar... Read More Posted in Service Standards on July 05, 2020 Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Auto Pro TroyHello Troy . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for Troy drivers?First of all, the Check Engine or Serv... Read More Posted in Transmission on July 04, 2020 A Cool and Smooth Transmission in TroyWhen it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Troy drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmission will ... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on July 03, 2020 The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Troy DriversPeople in Troy have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 13,00... Read More Posted in Maintenance on July 02, 2020 Hitting The Brakes In TroyHello Troy, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rolls off ... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on July 01, 2020 |
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