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 Val Caron neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main fun...
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My car failed its emissions test, what do I need to do?Jamie's Auto Service Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Val Caron drivers s...
Many Val Caron 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: y...
We've all heard a car or truck in our Val Caron neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main fun...
You’ve probably noticed a lot more ON 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...
The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Val Caron drivers and our environment here in ON. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of...
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...
