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Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?
We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green. One of the ways to do that is by requiring all vehicles with internal combustion engines to pass an emissions test. That’s...
Published on: Jan 26, 2025
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system?
If your exhaust s...
Published on: Jan 19, 2025
Catalytic Converter Replacement
Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planet’s air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. It’s in the...
Published on: Dec 15, 2024
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from...
Published on: Sep 05, 2021
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
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 immedia...
Published on: Aug 08, 2021
What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)
If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. ...
Published on: Mar 07, 2021
Positive Crankcase Ventilation – PCV Valve Service at California Smog & Automotive Institute
Hello Riverside! 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 CA ...
Published on: Feb 21, 2021