As you know, today’s vehicles rely on a lot of computers in them to keep them running clean and efficiently. Those computers depend on information delivered by several sensors throughout t...
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...
Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planet’s air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. It’s in the...
Driving around Grand Rapids, we've all heard a car or truck that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler. The exhaust system has three main functions:
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Many people hear the term “oxygen sensor" and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen. But they don’t really know much beyond that. Let’s break it down; your vehicle ...
The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Grand Rapids and our environment here in MI. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bott...
Diesel engines are appearing in more and more vehicles in nearly every category from compact cars to pick-up trucks to high-performance luxury vehicles. In much of the world, 40% or more of pass...
You’ve probably noticed a lot more vehicles being offered with diesel engines. Diesel is a very popular choice in much of the world. North America is just starting to close the gap b...
