Car Care Tips

a spray that is easy to ignite.  It’s a precise operation, and when it’s working well, you have plenty of power and an efficient engine. But after time, contaminants in

  Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Alberta area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lo

Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Alberta knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Alberta area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you

The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles aro

  Alberta residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine's cylinders. This is the func

  For those of you in Alberta who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes about 250 horsepower.

Alberta residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine's cylinders. This is the function of

  In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course t

  For those of you in Alberta, Okotoks who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes about 250 horsepower.

Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get

The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles aro

Hi Alberta residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel

There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because

  Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.

  Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine.

  For those of you in Calgary, Alberta who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes about 250 horsepower.

  One topic that hits the news in Calgary on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Calgary drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Alberta who don't want to add a car

Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they

The team at Lube Town in Alberta, and Calgary car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Alberta drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all know—or should know—th

If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Alberta, Calgary.Unless they drive a vintage car, Alberta auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner'

At Lube Town we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Calgary friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long be

All modern Alberta vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Alberta drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right time—to be mi

If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Alberta area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't

Alberta drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Alberta area, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new car.Because new cars are

No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Alberta, Calgary, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Alberta, Calgary, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall no

Getting adequate fuel to your engine is very important for performance, fuel economy and safety. In order to accomplish this, your fuel system needs to be clean.Today's production cars have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. The in

Hello, Alberta residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them

Most Alberta auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Lube Town, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Alberta drivers actually sav

Many Alberta drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Lube Town recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you, rest assured that you did the right thing by

A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Alberta area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Alberta can conserve fuel by improving fuel economy. And one of t

There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Alberta can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes lo

Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bil

No one in Alberta, Calgary, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Calgary fuel prices, however, have spurred Alberta drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally dr