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Car Care Tips

Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)

Sunday 22nd of December 2024

Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by.  You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler.  Well,

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Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Lube Town

Monday 10th of September 2018

Hello Calgary! 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 AB 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 country's vehicles.The PCV valve, as you can probably guess, is located on the crankcase. The crankcase is the lowest part of a vehicle's engine. It houses the c

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PCV Valve: What Is It?

Monday 5th of February 2018

Most Calgary 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

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181 North Railways Street, Okotoks