Your Vehicle’s Cooling System
We're often asked questions in Calgary, AB about the cooling system – the system that cools your engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let's examine the topic in two areas: first the coolant itself and, second, the parts that make up the cooling system. The coolant in your vehicle is the mix of [...]
Alternator Replacement
Many Calgary drivers have probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on their dash when they start their engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything’s OK. One of the warning lights looks like a car battery. Its job is to tell you if your [...]
Your Cabin Air Filter
The air inside your vehicle may actually be more polluted than the air outside. Pollen, mold, dust, etc. can be trapped inside your vehicle. The cabin air filter stops these pollutants before they even get inside and filters out odours and smoke. People who suffer from seasonal allergies really appreciate [...]
Your Vehicle’s Fuel System
I'd like to give our friends in Calgary a quick overview of the fuel system. It starts with the fuel pump. The fuel pump is located inside the tank and pumps fuel out to the engine. Somewhere along the way is a fuel filter whose job is to filter out dirt before it hits [...]
What’s the harm in putting off replacing my engine air filter a little longer?
Answer: That’s a fair question from Calgary drivers because the harm takes a while to manifest. Let’s take a small step back and talk about what an engine air filter does. The air all around us contains dust, dirt, pollen, spores, etc. Some areas and times of the year have [...]
When do I need to replace my battery?
That’s an essential question for Calgary drivers. All batteries wear out and need to be replaced. Look, if your battery is dying and you need a jump-start, it could very well be that you have a bad battery. But Calgary drivers should have their Calgary auto service center test the [...]