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5 Most Common Reasons Your ‘Check Engine’ Light is On
- October 12, 2016
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Vehicle Maintenance
As vehicles become more automated, there are more features that require immediate attention if they stop working. In many of these cases, a ‘Check Engine’ light or notification will be illuminated on your dashboard display. Read on for more in our crash course on the ‘Check Engine’ light. #1: Electrical Your vehicle’s engine needs electricity…Read More Here!
5 Signs You Should Replace Your Brakes
- September 28, 2016
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Vehicle Maintenance
Brakes are an essential part of any vehicle– once you get going, everyone needs a way to stop! Direct, manual brakes are almost extinct in this modern world, as we have discovered and implemented much safer, more reliable braking systems for vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Whether you are in stop-and-go traffic or negotiating…Read More Here!
3 Signs You Should Replace Your Muffler
- September 14, 2016
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Mufflers, Vehicle Maintenance
Engines produce a lot of excess energy that escapes as heat and vibration, this effect creates a lot of noise. When the muffler was first invented for vehicles, the reduction in noise pollution was so significant that they can became an industry standard practically overnight. Modern mufflers are so efficient that many motorists might not…Read More Here!
How Does My Vehicle’s Battery Work?
- August 31, 2016
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Vehicle Batteries
Many of us know the feeling– you jump in a vehicle, but nothing happens when you turn the key. No sputtering, revving or cranking… the telltale signs of what is usually just a dead battery. Batteries are not hard to replace or maintain. If you know how to open a hood, turn a wrench and…Read More Here!
What Is an Out of Province Vehicle Inspection?
- August 3, 2016
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog
Any motor vehicle that is coming from outside of Alberta must pass an Alberta Out of Province Vehicle Inspection (OOP inspection) before Alberta license plates can be issued to the owner and the car can be driven in the province. This inspection must be performed by a certified technician who is licensed by Alberta Transportation’s…Read More Here!