Maintenance
All Troy service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles.The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant throug...
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Posted in Maintenance
on February 28, 2016
If you are a driver in Troy and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it does...
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Posted in Maintenance
on February 27, 2016
When your car breaks down in the Troy, Michigan area, or just needs some routine service, it can make Troy drivers a little nervous. Because your cars so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible. And with the problem fixed right the first time. Wev...
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Posted in Maintenance
on February 09, 2016
High gas prices in Troy increase the cost of living for Michigan car owners. Youve 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 schedu...
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Posted in Maintenance
on January 15, 2016
The hottest Michigan news story may be different everyday, but theres one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Troy. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things Troy motorists can...
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Posted in Maintenance
on December 31, 2015
If you arent currently using synthetic motor oil in your Troy vehicle, maybe nows the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesnt gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it doesnt vaporize as e...
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Posted in Maintenance
on October 27, 2015
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Troy? Is it:
A Hamburger;
Coffee;
A Soft Drink, or
Gummy Bears?
Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving, but i...
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Posted in Maintenance
on October 20, 2015
Myths passed around our Troy Michigan community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the SUVs of yesteryear and declare their modern dece...
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Posted in Maintenance
on August 12, 2015
Troy auto owners live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investmen...
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Posted in Maintenance
on February 27, 2015
When it comes to their vehicles, some Troy motorists dont have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Troy drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance, b...
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Posted in Maintenance
on February 11, 2015
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