Vehicle Maintenance

Alberta Pothole Season: What damage should you watch out for?
- October 15, 2018
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Seasonal Tips, Vehicle Maintenance
Potholes are an unfortunate reality of driving in Alberta. Everyone knows that they make the driving experience unpleasant, but drivers often forget that potholes can do some serious damage to their vehicles. Read on for an overview of the most common vehicle damage caused by potholes and how you can void it. Tires & Wheels…Read More Here!
Do I need to change my cabin air filter?
- August 15, 2018
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Vehicle Maintenance
The last time you brought your car in for an oil change, the technician may have mentioned something about your cabin air filter. Maybe you have no idea what they’re talking about, Maybe you see it as one more thing to increase your maintenance bill. The reality is that your cabin air filter does play…Read More Here!
Power Steering Fluid 101
- July 15, 2018
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Vehicle Maintenance
Last time you took your car in for an oil change, the technician may have talked to you about your power steering fluid. What is power steering fluid? As you can probably guess by the name, power steering fluid is a hydraulic fluid used in the power steering system. The fluid is what provides power…Read More Here!
Troubleshooting Your Vehicle’s Air Conditioning Issues
- June 30, 2018
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Vehicle Maintenance
There are few things worse than coming to a standstill in traffic on a sweltering day, reaching for your air conditioning and discovering that it does not work! While this is indeed unpleasant, it can be avoided rather easily. Responsible vehicle owners should always check and test their A/C system before the summer months– do…Read More Here!
What kind of oil does my car need?
- February 28, 2018
- By Park Muffler
- In Blog, Vehicle Maintenance
Believe it or not, there are a tonne of different options for motor oil and we’re not just talking about brands. There are a number of factors that differentiate one type of oil from the next. Viscosity Simply put, viscosity describes the oil’s ability to flow. A lower number means thinner oil, which flows better….Read More Here!