Custom Auto Maintenance Blog, Advice & Articles

Shop Local: Dealership vs. Local Mechanic
- February 28, 2019
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Vehicle Maintenance
The best way to extend the life of your vehicle is by keeping up with regular maintenance. But where should you take your car for service? Many drivers like the sense of safety that comes with a dealership, while others value the cost savings of an independent shop. Read on to learn some of the…Read More Here!
How to Boost Diesel Performance and Fuel Economy
- February 15, 2019
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Vehicle Maintenance
The price of diesel fuel has always kept fuel economy front and centre in the minds of diesel owners. The good news is that with regular maintenance and a few engine modifications, you can vastly improve not only the fuel efficiency of your vehicle but also its performance. Read on for five ways to make…Read More Here!
All-Season vs Winter vs All-Weather Tires: What’s Best for Edmonton Drivers?
- January 30, 2019
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Tires
Do I need winter tires? I have 4 wheel drive, so I just use all season tires all year long. What are all weather tires? These are common questions we hear all the time—especially here in Edmonton, where winter weather can be unpredictable and intense. Every driver’s needs are different, depending on the road conditions…Read More Here!
Oil Life Monitors: Should They Be Trusted?
- January 15, 2019
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Vehicle Maintenance
The question of when you need to change your oil used to be answered by your local shop, which had a vested interest in keeping your car coming back every 5,000km. Nowadays, this question is more frequently being answered by a vehicle’s oil life monitoring system. This alert usually arrives between 8,000-13,000km – saving drivers…Read More Here!
How to Winterize Your Car
- December 30, 2018
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Seasonal Tips
Prior to 1980, winterizing your car was a necessary process to ensure your car would run all winter long. Fortunately, modern cars don’t require the same extensive winterization. With that said, there are still a few things you can do to keep you and your vehicle safe this winter. Read on for five ways you…Read More Here!