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...
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...
Many Winnipeg drivers hear the term “Oxygen Sensor” and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen, but don’t really know much beyond that. Let’s break it down: yo...
You’ve probably noticed a lot more MB 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...
We've all heard a car or truck in our Winnipeg neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main func...
The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Winnipeg drivers and our environment here in MB. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of ...
Many Winnipeg drivers hear the term “Oxygen Sensor” and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen, but don’t really know much beyond that. Let’s break it down: yo...
Question:
My car failed its emissions test, what do I need to do?HI-TECH AUTO Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Winnipeg drivers smell exha...
