Tuesday 24th of May 2022The heat is on, and your vehicle takes a beating when it is. Several of your vehicle's systems are under extra stress in hot weather, so here are a few to make sure are getting the care and maintenancRead more...
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
Tuesday 17th of May 2022If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and neeRead more...
What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)
Tuesday 10th of May 2022You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on.Read more...
Differential Service at Lube Town: Viva la Difference
Monday 2nd of May 2022
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 turRead more...
How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)
Tuesday 19th of April 2022There's nothing that radiates cool like a vehicle radiator that's helping to keep your engine running at the proper temperature. You don't have to baby it, but you can't simply ignore it, either.
Let's take a quick dive under the hood to let you know what the radiatRead more...
Hey Alberta Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
Monday 11th of April 2022Nowadays, Alberta drivers are paying more at gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasoRead more...
Don't Do It Yourself (Perils of DIY Vehicle Repair)
Monday 4th of April 2022Your vehicle is a complicated machine, and yes, it would be nice if you could take care of all of its problems yourself. There was a time when vehicles were simpler and it wasn't too hard for a weekend mechanic to replace brakes, adjust a carburetor or performRead more...
Drivers that "T" Us Off (Bad Driving Practices)
Monday 28th of March 2022e road a much less friendly place. They really "T" us off. These are the badRead more...
