Water Pump
September 30, 2018
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More
Automotive Tips from Auto Pro Troy: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
September 23, 2018
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Troy drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Troy Vehicle
September 16, 2018
Troy drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Michigan come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Troy area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of sensors on ... More
Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)
September 10, 2018
Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and passengers, "dashing" debris against the carriage. So those who built carriages began installing a... More
Procrastination Prevention in Troy
September 3, 2018
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More