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With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Alberta, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Alberta drivers don’t even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don’t need to be serviced for years, so it’s understandable that it’s not something on the top of Alberta […]
There are a lot of drivers in Alberta who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Calgary/Okotoks these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Alberta folks don’t even have to think about it. And […]
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Alberta, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Alberta drivers don’t even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don’t need to be serviced for years, so it’s understandable that it’s not something on the top of Alberta […]
Every vehicle on Alberta roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Calgary and Okotoks residents don’t have a clue what it is. The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn travels a much shorter distance than the […]
Every vehicle on Okotoks roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Alberta residents don’t have a clue what it is. The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn travels a much shorter distance than the outside wheel. […]
Would you be surprised to learn that about half of the passenger cars in Europe have diesel engines? You might also be surprised to learn that most manufacturers produce a variety of diesel-fueled cars for purchase abroad. Diesel-fueled vehicles haven’t been as popular in the North American markets like Okotoks. But that won’t be true for […]
Have you ever had an experience like this in Alberta, Okotoks? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing! You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stops flashing, but stays on. […]
Every day you drive, you’re sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and passengers, “dashing” debris against the carriage. So those who built carriages began installing a board to protect […]
Anyone who drives a car in Alberta knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! Good vehicle care […]
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump’s like the heart of your cooling system, circulating the fluid […]