Custom Auto Maintenance Blog, Advice & Articles

What Does My Vehicle’s Exhaust System Do and How Does it Work?
- March 29, 2017
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Exhausts
Your vehicle’s exhaust system is comprised mainly of a series of pipes. Most people know that an exhaust system removes the harmful gases produced in your engine; however, exhaust systems do a lot more! Your vehicle’s exhaust system has four main functions: control noise, carry away gases, improve engine performance and improve fuel consumption. Read…Read More Here!
How Does My Vehicle’s Cooling System Work?
- March 15, 2017
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog
A vehicle’s engine produces a lot of heat while running. In order to avoid damage, your engine must be cooled continuously. Enter your vehicle’s cooling system, whose job is to cool and maintain your engine’s temperature. There are two types of cooling systems, liquid and air. You don’t find too many air cooled vehicles anymore,…Read More Here!
Your Car’s Alternator: What It Does & When To Replace It
- February 1, 2017
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Vehicle Maintenance
One look under the hood of any vehicle and you may wonder just what does everything do in there? While the greasiest of greasemonkeys and the headiest of gearheads could have a hard time placing one or two parts, the average driver may only know a few general areas by sight. That’s because most of…Read More Here!
When Should I Replace My Vehicle’s Tires?
- January 18, 2017
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Tires, Vehicle Maintenance
Tires are a unique and vital part of every vehicle: they are the physical connection to the asphalt, dirt, snow and whatever else the road can throw at you. Still, many of us enter our vehicles every day without considering how much actually rests on our tires. Keep the safety of you and your passengers…Read More Here!
When Should I Change My Vehicle’s Battery?
- January 4, 2017
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Vehicle Batteries, Vehicle Maintenance
Modern vehicle batteries are so reliable and maintenance-free that you may forget it’s even there! Of course, that can change fast when your vehicle has electrical problems– or worse: fails to start in cold weather. Here on the Alberta Prairies, most of us know our way around booster cables thanks to the harsh winters. Still,…Read More Here!