Vehicle Maintenance

What Causes a Brake Caliper to Stick?
- October 6, 2026
- By parkmuffler
- In Blog, Brakes, Brakes, Vehicle Maintenance
How Do You Know If a Brake Caliper Is Sticking? A sticking brake caliper can cause your vehicle to pull to one side, produce excessive heat near a wheel, create a burning smell, or wear one brake pad faster than the others. You may also notice sluggish acceleration or feel as though the vehicle is…Read More Here!
Why Does My Steering Wheel Shake When I Brake?
- September 8, 2026
- By parkmuffler
- In Blog, Vehicle Maintenance
Why does my steering wheel shake when I brake? Your steering wheel may shake when braking because of uneven brake rotors, worn brake components, suspension problems, or issues affecting the wheels and alignment. If the vibration appears mainly when the brakes are applied, the braking system is often one of the first areas that should…Read More Here!
Maintenance Tips: How to Extend the Life of Your Vehicle
- November 5, 2025
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Vehicle Maintenance
If you have invested in a vehicle, you know just how much it costs! From insurance to gas, from parking to car washes, there are few more expensive endeavours than keeping a vehicle on the road. Repairs and maintenance are among the highest costs of vehicle ownership, but they often offer the most value. Keeping…Read More Here!
Mileage-Saving Maintenance: 4 Essential Tips
- November 5, 2025
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Vehicle Maintenance
Want to Save at the Pump? Fuel costs continue to rise, and for most Alberta drivers, every extra kilometre per litre counts. Changing your driving habits and lightening your vehicle’s load are surefire ways to increase efficiency. A more efficient automobile means better fuel mileage, another way to achieve this is by completing some very…Read More Here!
Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter Driving
- November 5, 2025
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Seasonal Tips, Vehicle Maintenance
How To Prepare Your Car for Winter Driving? Prepare your vehicle for winter by installing winter tires, checking the battery, fluids, brakes, tire pressure, and wipers, and carrying a cold-weather emergency kit. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, the system should also be checked before snow and ice become regular driving conditions. Edmonton and Sherwood…Read More Here!