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All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Alberta drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won’t work as well and could even cause damage. In addition to new grades of […]
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Alberta residents know about them. But do we know enough? Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and oil quality have led to longer oil change […]
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your vehicle, it means sulfur […]
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it’s best for Alberta residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can actually damage your engine. As engines have become more sophisticated, new weights […]
The automotive professionals at Lube Town would like to give Alberta drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialized at about the same pace. The Alberta do-it-yourselfer has to be pretty careful so […]
Today in the Lube Town auto care blog, we’re going to talk to Alberta drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Lube Town customers. For example, recently four of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturer’s shortened the published intervals for several of their engine models. […]
Hello Okotoks & Calgary! Today’s vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren’t currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we’d need a microscope, so we’ll have to settle for using our […]
Most Alberta drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehicle engine. PCV […]
Hello Alberta! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960’s? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Okotoks vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to regulate harmful emissions as well as to improve performance in the […]
Many Alberta residents don’t realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it’s too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Lube Town is really a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, in the U.S., the federal government required […]