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Rumble from Down Under (Muffler Replacement)
We’ve all noticed them at one time or another on the street: a car or truck that drives by and the deep roar from their exhaust system sounds like a drag racer on the line. But what happen...
Published on: Oct 04, 2026
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: May 04, 2025
Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)
No, ERG isn’t the sound a pirate makes. It’s a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce certain gases and pollutants in the atmosphere. In fact, ERG stands ...
Published on: Dec 15, 2024
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
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 immedia...
Published on: Sep 03, 2023
What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)
If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. ...
Published on: Sep 04, 2022
PCV Valve: What Is It?
Most North Ridgeville 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...
Published on: Sep 14, 2018
Positive Crankcase Ventilation – PCV Valve Service at Xtreme
Hello North Ridgeville! 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...
Published on: Sep 14, 2018