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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: Aug 13, 2023
Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd Automotive Tips: Oxygen Sensor
Many Calgary drivers hear the term “Oxygen Sensor” and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen, but don’t really know much beyond that. Let’s break it down: you...
Published on: Jun 07, 2020
Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd Automotive Tips: EGR Valve
It is pretty amazing how manufacturers have been able to consistently build more vigorous engines in cars that get better fuel economy while at the same time meeting increasing environmental stan...
Published on: Feb 09, 2020
PCV Valve Replacement at Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd in Calgary
The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Calgary drivers and our environment here in AB. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of t...
Published on: Jan 05, 2020
Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd Automotive Tips: Emission System Service
All modern vehicles on AB expressways come with an emissions system. Their purpose is to reduce the amount of harmful emissions getting into the atmosphere. The system draws in fresh air, collects vap...
Published on: Jul 21, 2019
Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd Automotive Tips: Diesel Emissions Maintenance
You’ve probably noticed a lot more AB drivers driving vehicles with diesel engines. Diesel is a very popular choice in much of the world and is becoming more commonplace here. North America is j...
Published on: Jul 07, 2019
Simple Answers from Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd for Calgary: Exhaust Service
Question:
My car failed its emissions test, what do I need to do?Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Calgary ...
Published on: Feb 03, 2019
Exhaust Service at Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd
We've all heard a car or truck in our Calgary neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main funct...
Published on: Jan 17, 2018