Thorncliffe Automotive Repair
5515 4 St Nw Calgary, AB T2K 1B1 403-274-1749

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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 30, 2023

Thorncliffe Automotive Repair 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: Dec 01, 2019

Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Automotive Tips: Oxygen Sensor

Many Calgary 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...
Published on: Jul 28, 2019

PCV Valve Replacement at Thorncliffe Automotive Repair in Calgary

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Calgary drivers and our environment here in AB. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of t...
Published on: Dec 16, 2018

Exhaust Service at Thorncliffe Automotive Repair

We've all heard a car or truck in our Calgary 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...
Published on: Apr 29, 2018

Simple Answers from Thorncliffe Automotive Repair for Calgary: Exhaust Service

Question: My car failed its emissions test, what do I need to do?Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Calgary dr...
Published on: Mar 25, 2018

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Calgary 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...
Published on: Jun 18, 2017

Thorncliffe Automotive Repair 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: Dec 25, 2016