181 North Railways Street, Okotoks

Car Care Tips

Steering You Right (Power Steering Fluid Service)

Sunday 1st of December 2024

It’s important for safe driving that two of the most important systems in your vehicle work right.  One is the brakes.  The other is the steering.  Nearly all vehicles on the road have some sort of power steering that allows you to direc

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A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)

Sunday 24th of November 2024

There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere.  Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation,

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Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather)

Sunday 17th of November 2024

Heat isn't easy on vehicle tires, and as the seasons change, make sure yours are ready to take the heat.  Let's talk first about inflation.  Heat causes air to expand, so heat alone can raise the pressure in your tires.  If you are driving on

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Wired! (Battery Cable Service)

Sunday 10th of November 2024

Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery.  On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting.  But while it may be the battery itself, it may

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Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.

Sunday 3rd of November 2024

even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to know

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Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

Sunday 27th of October 2024

  Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low and running a vehicle in that condition can lead to expensive repairs. While there are many r

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A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)

Sunday 20th of October 2024

st a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails.  It helps to

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Fuel for Thought

Sunday 13th of October 2024

If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components.  They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part.  You probably gas up your vehicle yourself an

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181 North Railways Street, Okotoks