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Let's Clear the Air
So, back in the 1970s, automakers started equipping vehicles with a device that reduces harmful emissions before they even go out the tailpipe. They’re called catalytic converters, and whi...
Published on: Oct 11, 2026
Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)
No, ERG isn’t the sound a pirate makes. It’s a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce certain gases and pollutants in the atmosphere. In fact, ERG stands ...
Published on: Jun 29, 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: May 18, 2025
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: Dec 01, 2024
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: Sep 29, 2024
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 19, 2023
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: Aug 30, 2020
Positive Crankcase Ventilation – PCV Valve Service at Automotive care articles and videos
Hello Valparaiso! 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 In...
Published on: Jul 19, 2020