MaintenanceEconomics of Maintenance for Troy Auto OwnersBuying a new car in Troy is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Troy who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having second though... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 16, 2020 Fall and Spring Checkup in TroyWhen I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Auto Pro Troy for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (technically) right ab... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 09, 2020 Serpentine Belt Service at Auto Pro Troy in TroyIf you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... Read More Posted in Maintenance on January 15, 2020 The Maintenance Free MythSometimes we hear people in Troy say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexity... Read More Posted in Maintenance on August 11, 2019 Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good IdeaAt Auto Pro Troy we get a lot of Troy drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Michigan, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leave you stranded.Smart ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 12, 2019 Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Auto Pro TroyBecause 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Auto Pro Troy article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Troy with your h... Read More Posted in Maintenance on February 10, 2019 Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Troy?Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Troy?Is it:StereoWheelsAir BagDVD SystemWell, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Michigan approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New airb... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 28, 2018 Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in TroyThere's a segment of the Troy area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometers... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 27, 2018 Fall and Spring Inspection at Auto Pro TroyGood vehicle care for us Troy residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required different w... Read More Posted in Maintenance on May 14, 2018 Auto Pro Troy: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Troy streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas that w... Read More Posted in Maintenance on April 24, 2018 |
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