Auto Blog
Topic: Exhaust
- Sunday, 11 December 2022
Hello Wilsonville! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in OR vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation…
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- Sunday, 4 September 2022
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctor’s office and say, “I’ve got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better?” Of course you wouldn’t do that. You know that there could be…
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- Sunday, 20 December 2020
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise.
Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler.
Well, your exhaust system…
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- Sunday, 11 October 2020
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around…
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- Sunday, 1 April 2018
Many Wilsonville residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Lance's Superior Auto…
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- Thursday, 4 January 2018
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctor’s office and say, “I’ve got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better?” Of course you wouldn’t do that. You know that there could be…
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- Monday, 4 September 2017
Most Wilsonville drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or…
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- Monday, 6 February 2017
Hello Wilsonville! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in Oregon vehicles since 1964 and represents the first…
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- Sunday, 23 October 2016
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Wilsonville residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Lance's Superior Auto is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated…
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- Friday, 20 February 2015
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle.
The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust…
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