Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light
How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light while driving around? Hey, it’s not there to create ambiance, it’s a warning that something’s wrong. When your check engine light comes on get it checked. Many conditions that cause the check engine light to come on affect [...]
Why Car Owners Hesitate to Get their Vehicle Serviced
A recent report stated that over 80% of the vehicles on the road have one or more service or repair that’s needed, but hasn’t been taken care of. Now that’s a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in the US alone. Some of the [...]
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Most new cars and light trucks come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, or 'TPMS'. The TPMS system detects when a tire becomes under-inflated and lights up a warning light on the dash. So what's the big deal? Well, under-inflated tires can be a real safety concern for everyone. First of all, they don't handle [...]
Axles
Your axles are the last link in transferring power from the engine to your wheels. They’re strong parts that last a long time – but they can run into trouble. Axles just wear out over time and need to be replaced. And sometimes axle seals leak, causing the axle to [...]
Guide to Safe Towing
Let’s talk about towing safety. To often drivers just slap a trailer on the hitch and take off. But there are vital safety considerations to protect your tow vehicle, comply with Alberta laws and limit your liability. Know your tow vehicle. Your options will affect the tow rating, so you [...]
E-85 Fuel Safety
This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: firefighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 fuel. Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run on E-85 – the rest are not. E-85 fuel has been developed to fight air pollution and reduce oil consumption in AB. E-85 [...]