MaintenanceHold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine.The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 14, 2025 Gas Savings in Troy: Sharpen Your PencilHigh 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 27, 2022 Change Your Engine Air Filter at Auto Pro TroyMany 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 03, 2022 Let Auto Pro Troy Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of YearsTroy 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 ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on March 06, 2022 Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 23, 2022 Serpentine Belt Service at Auto Pro TroyMost 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 19, 2021 I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in TroyAbout 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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 12, 2021 Budget for Maintenance in TroySometimes 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 ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 09, 2021 Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on December 20, 2020 Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Auto Pro Troy?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... Read More Posted in Maintenance on September 13, 2020 |
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