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...
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...
We've all heard a car or truck in our Kelowna neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main funct...
Many Kelowna 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: you...
The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Kelowna drivers and our environment here in BC. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of t...
All modern vehicles on BC expressways come with an emissions system. Their purpose is to reduce the amount of harmful emissions getting into the atmosphere. The system draws in fresh air, collects vap...
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My car failed its emissions test, what do I need to do?A Plus Automotive Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Kelowna drivers smell ...
We've all heard a car or truck in our Kelowna neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main funct...
