Gas Savings in Troy: Sharpen Your Pencil
November 27, 2022
High gas prices in Troy increase the cost of living for Michigan drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Troy vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled maintenance... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Auto Pro Troy
April 3, 2022
Many Troy car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air filter... More
Let Auto Pro Troy Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
March 6, 2022
Troy area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Troy drivers want to hang ... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
January 23, 2022
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Auto Pro Troy
December 19, 2021
Most Troy folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Troy market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have been tota... More
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Troy
December 12, 2021
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Troy area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Troy drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield is jus... More
Budget for Maintenance in Troy
May 9, 2021
Sometimes busy Troy residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Michigan in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the ... More
Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
December 20, 2020
Recalls are pretty serious for Troy residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Troy residents still might want to know about. For these less serious cases, the vehicle manufacturer issues what is known as a Technical Service Bulletin or TSB. The... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Auto Pro Troy?
September 13, 2020
Today's Auto Pro Troy article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Troy drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Michigan who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blanket stat... More
Severe Service Requirements
July 13, 2020
A 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... More