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Every Alberta car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter’s dirty. Here’s what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner’s manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So between your owner’s […]
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Alberta? Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you […]
In our auto video today we’ll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that “modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free.” Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Alberta Bigfoot fans, but this maintenance-free myth has more evidence than most. […]
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Alberta area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important. Most Alberta drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield is just dirty. […]
If you’ve ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that’s used by your vehicle’s electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the battery will go dead after a short distance. The serpentine belt may […]
When it comes to their vehicles, some Alberta residents don’t have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Alberta drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but just may not have applied it […]
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Alberta car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Alberta, Calgary, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer. Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and manufacturing, there’s no […]
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Alberta. Some days it’s all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That’s why you’ve gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps – we have to keep track of it all. So let’s talk about schedules. Specifically, […]
Myths passed around our Alberta, Calgary community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents to be virtually maintenance free and […]
If you’re reading this article in Alberta, Calgary, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Lube Town tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. Your heart beats a little faster, your blood pressure rises. […]