Spring cleaning and a spring checklist for making sure your care is road ready for summer road trips. Check The Oil, Filters, And Fluids If you want to maximize your engine’s life, don’t just rely on the check oil light – which basically comes on during oil armageddon. Pop the hood and check your oil while you fill up. Not … Read more
Believe it or not, summer is coming. And when it does come, there will be hot and humid days you will want your air conditioner to be running it tip-top shape. One great way to take care of your car and prepare it for all that summer has in store is a cooling system flush. This is also known as a … Read more
Mufflers aren’t the biggest investment for your Kanata/Stittsville auto – but it is not something you want to ignore. In fact, with the noise from a faulty muffler it is almost impossible to ignore muffler issues. How in fact do you know when it is time to get a new muffler? Here are a few signs. Sound. Sound is the first … Read more
Your timing belt is the most important maintenance item in your Kanata/Stittsville engine as it, well… keeps everything running smoothly, with the right timing to keep the engine running right. Some Kanata/Stittsville autos don’t have a timing belt but instead use a timing chain which last longer but tend to be more expensive to replace if they every need servicing. Check your … Read more
Most often an exhaust issue will make itself apparent with sounds. The sound doesn’t have to be as loud as a “beater” coming down the road but does make itself known with noise. That noise can also mean dangerous exhaust gases are leaking into the passenger compartment. It is scary, but deadly carbon monoxide can build up inside a car … Read more