FluidsThe Auto Pro Troy Basic Guide To Synthetic OilSynthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... Read More Posted in Fluids on September 08, 2019 Battery Replacement at Auto Pro Troy in TroyHello, welcome to Auto Pro Troy. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Troy runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Auto Pro Troy are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors or TV remote, they wear ... Read More Posted in Fluids on April 07, 2019 Automobile Fluids For Your vehicleIf you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Troy, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive arou... Read More Posted in Fluids on February 17, 2019 A Stitch in Time at Auto Pro TroyYou probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it.A driver noticed his vehicl... Read More Posted in Fluids on January 14, 2019 Make Your Battery LastToday's report from Auto Pro Troy is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Troy vehicle batteri... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 04, 2018 Procrastination Prevention in TroyEvery one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... Read More Posted in Fluids on September 03, 2018 How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Auto Pro TroyToday in the Auto Pro Troy auto care blog, we're going to talk to Troy drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Auto Pro Troy customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest vehicle manufacturer's shorten... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 06, 2018 Battery Basics for TroyIt's important for Troy drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Michigan weather. Most Troy area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine.However, he... Read More Posted in Fluids on June 14, 2018 Auto Pro Troy Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your VehicleToday's Auto Pro Troy post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Auto Pro Troy service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake fluid is c... Read More Posted in Fluids on April 16, 2018 Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Troy residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and oil ... Read More Posted in Fluids on January 23, 2018 |
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