Maintenance

  • Change Your Engine Air Filter at MASTER AUTO SERVICE INC
    Many Troy car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) ...
    Published on: Apr 18, 2016
  • Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Troy  Car Owners
    A generation ago, Troy drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less re...
    Published on: May 15, 2016
  • Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at MASTER AUTO SERVICE INC
    Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's MASTER AUTO SERVICE INC article: wiper blades. W...
    Published on: Aug 09, 2016
  • Maintenance on My Mind
    Ask any Troy man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road toda...
    Published on: Aug 23, 2016
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at MASTER AUTO SERVICE INC?
    Today's MASTER AUTO SERVICE INC article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Troy drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Michigan who think that severe...
    Published on: Jul 31, 2017
  • Severe Service Requirements
    A lot of Troy drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's  owner's  manual. It can be somewha...
    Published on: Aug 27, 2017
  • Let MASTER AUTO SERVICE INC Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    Troy area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, i...
    Published on: Sep 03, 2017
  • Serpentine Belt Service at MASTER AUTO SERVICE INC
    Most Troy folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Troy market, swing by th...
    Published on: Jul 03, 2018
  • The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
    If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
    Published on: Aug 12, 2018
  • Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
    You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
    Published on: Aug 26, 2018
  • Trickle Down Technology
    Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
    Published on: Sep 23, 2018
  • Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
    In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...
    Published on: Sep 12, 2021