January 2022 MW

Whether the vehicle needs new winter tires or the tire sensor is flashing for attention, one important step in the repair process is replacing the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). This system monitors the air pressure in a vehicle’s tires and alerts when they become too low for comfort. However, if the sensors are off,…

A catalytic converter is an absolute must-have for your Internal combustion vehicle (ICE). In fact, having a catalytic converter is required by law, and removing or repurposing one could result in a hefty fine. There are penalties for auto repair shops who remove a customer’s catalytic converter without the proper methods. We’ll go over some…

Let’s talk resolutions. We’re faced with the same choice each January: will this brand-new year be different – better even – than the one we just left?  In some ways it’s inescapable. I saw the first “New Year’s Resolution” commercials for losing weight and quitting smoking before Thanksgiving this year. By the time the calendar…

PCMO (Passenger Car Motor Oil) has been through a series of ongoing changes to address challenges with newer engine technologies, driven by regulations to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have been tasked with implementing hardware changes to meet these requirements. A few of these newer technologies include gasoline direct injection…