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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 16, 2023

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Edmonton neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main func...
Published on: Sep 13, 2020

Fountain Tire Roper Road Automotive Tips: Diesel Emissions Maintenance

You’ve probably noticed a lot more AB 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 29, 2019

Fountain Tire Roper Road Automotive Tips: Oxygen Sensor

Many Edmonton 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: yo...
Published on: Jun 16, 2019

Fountain Tire Roper Road Automotive Tips: Oxygen Sensor

Many Edmonton 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: yo...
Published on: Aug 05, 2018

Exhaust Service at Fountain Tire Roper Road

We've all heard a car or truck in our Edmonton neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main func...
Published on: May 27, 2018

Fountain Tire Roper Road Automotive Tips: Emission System Service

All modern vehicles on AB 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...
Published on: Apr 15, 2018

Fountain Tire Roper Road 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: Feb 25, 2018