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Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?

We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green.  One of the ways to do that is by requiring all vehicles with internal combustion engines to pass an emissions test.  That’s...
Published on: Jul 30, 2023

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Perth neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main functio...
Published on: Jan 19, 2020

PCV Valve Replacement at ADVANCE AUTOMOTIVE in Perth

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Perth drivers and our environment here in ON. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of the...
Published on: Apr 14, 2019

Exhaust Service at ADVANCE AUTOMOTIVE

We've all heard a car or truck in our Perth neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main functio...
Published on: Nov 11, 2018

ADVANCE AUTOMOTIVE Automotive Tips: Diesel Emissions Maintenance

You’ve probably noticed a lot more ON drivers driving vehicles with diesel engines. Diesel is a very popular choice in much of the world and is becoming more commonplace here. North America is j...
Published on: Sep 23, 2018

Simple Answers from ADVANCE AUTOMOTIVE for Perth: Exhaust Service

Question: My car failed its emissions test, what do I need to do?ADVANCE AUTOMOTIVE Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Perth drivers smell e...
Published on: Aug 05, 2018

ADVANCE AUTOMOTIVE Automotive Tips: Oxygen Sensor

Many Perth drivers hear the term “Oxygen Sensor” and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen, but don’t really know much beyond that. Let’s break it down: your ...
Published on: Jun 18, 2018

ADVANCE AUTOMOTIVE Automotive Tips: EGR Valve

It is pretty amazing how manufacturers have been able to consistently build more vigorous engines in cars that get better fuel economy while at the same time meeting increasing environmental stan...
Published on: Aug 06, 2017