Last week I was out running errands in Calgary and my temperature warning light came on - total panic! I pulled over and my car was overheating. After it cooled down, I went right in to the local service center to have them take a look. The service advisor told me my [...]

Some new manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 8,000 to 13,000 kilometers or more. Following these recommendations is very important to avoid engine damage. When Calgary drivers go too long between oil changes, oil starts to turn to [...]

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Calgary drivers driving around AB on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated but your Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd service advisor can help you. The tire may not look low until it [...]

Question: What is synthetic oil and should I use it? Precision Alignment & Brake Ltd Answer: Regular oil, also called conventional oil, comes from dead dinosaurs. Conventional oil molecules are long hydrocarbon chains of various lengths. Imagine a bunch of pencils – some used and some brand new. Synthetic oil [...]

It's no surprise that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are pointed in the same direction. That's called wheel alignment. If your wheels are out of alignment you may notice that your vehicle pulls to one side or the other. Something that you won't notice right away, but [...]

New tires are a big ticket item for most Calgary drivers. You’re not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it’ll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. And of course there’s the safety aspect as well. The tires do a [...]