Troy Customer Detective Work
May 31, 2020
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Auto Pro Troy is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challenging to track down th... More
How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Troy
May 31, 2020
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Troy can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just get a ... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Troy, Michigan
May 30, 2020
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 vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents t... More
Problems with Suspension Solved at Auto Pro Troy in Troy
May 29, 2020
A vehicle's suspension system is tough. It can last for years and after lots of driving for Troy drivers. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle one that hauls heavy lo... More
E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Auto Pro Troy
May 28, 2020
Today at Auto Pro Troy we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Troy area. Some newer vehicle models are specifically buil... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Auto Pro Troy for Better Performance
May 27, 2020
Hi Troy residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engin... More
The Auto Pro Troy Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
May 26, 2020
The team at Auto Pro Troy in Troy, and Michigan car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Troy drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel economy. But is there someth... More
Troy Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?
May 25, 2020
The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine. When you are diving around Troy, fuel is burned in your vehicle engine, it pushes the pistons down and the crankshaft ro... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Troy?
May 24, 2020
There is a clear and vocal demand in Troy and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Michigan market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Troy area roads today, and many more being developed. Y... More
Diesel Maintenance for Michigan
May 24, 2020
At Auto Pro Troy we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Michigan friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been use... More