Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
May 31, 2020
Today, Gary Knurek GoodYear is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Troy are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you have que... More
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
May 31, 2020
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
May 30, 2020
If you've ever been driving around Troy and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field of vi... More
Keys to Long Lasting Vehicle
May 29, 2020
New cars cost so much these days. Add financing and insurance and, well a new vehicle may not seem so attractive. A lot of Troy, Michigan people are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer. The good news is that with the current state of automotive engineering and manufacture, theres n... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
May 28, 2020
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Rochester hills area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the wa... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Gary Knurek GoodYear in Troy
May 27, 2020
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Troy road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump - whi... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Michigan Driving
May 26, 2020
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Troy knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Troy area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and trun... More
Timing Belt Replacement in Troy
May 25, 2020
Today we want to talk to Troy drivers about timing belts. They're something that many drivers don't know much about and yet your vehicle won't run if it's broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even though timi... More
Ethics of Automotive Repair in Troy
May 24, 2020
We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Troy automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately, every ... More
"Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)
May 24, 2020
You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers on the display. Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn't do a thing when you press the button. Hmm, this was working just fine this morning. Are the two problems somehow rela... More