We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green. One of the ways to do that is by requiring all vehicles with internal combustion engines to pass an emissions test. That’s...
We've all heard a car or truck in our Calgary neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main funct...
All modern vehicles on AB expressways come with an emissions system. Their purpose is to reduce the amount of harmful emissions getting into the atmosphere. The system draws in fresh air, collects vap...
The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Calgary drivers and our environment here in AB. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of t...
It is pretty amazing how manufacturers have been able to consistently build more vigorous engines in cars that get better fuel economy while at the same time meeting increasing environmental stan...
We've all heard a car or truck in our Calgary neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main funct...
You’ve probably noticed a lot more AB drivers driving vehicles with diesel engines. Diesel is a very popular choice in much of the world and is becoming more commonplace here. North America is j...
Question:
My car failed its emissions test, what do I need to do?TIRE PIRATES Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Calgary drivers smell exhau...
