The Auto Pro Troy Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
October 13, 2019
Modern Troy vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute things t... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
August 19, 2018
Starting in 1996, Auto Pro Troy service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a computer that... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Auto Pro Troy in Troy
January 3, 2018
When we Troy residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his abilit... More
Automotive Detective Work in Troy
April 2, 2017
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Troy. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when somethi... More
What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Auto Pro Troy
September 14, 2016
Okay. You went to your local Troy car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Troy service center, but on the way, the Check Engine light stops ... More