In order to maintain your vehicle registration and legally drive on the road, your vehicle will have to pass a periodic emissions and safety inspection. The rules regarding safety and emissions vary by state. In Utah, vehicles that are 6 years old or less need an emissions test every other [...]
Many auto repair jobs are best left to the mechanics, but there are some you can handle on your own, even if you’re a complete novice. Replacing a turn signal is just such a job. You can save a little money and a little time by replacing burnt out turn [...]
When you take your car in for an emissions test, they’re basically measuring the effectiveness of your catalytic converter, among other things. The catalytic converter is responsible for reducing the amount of harmful gases that make it from your car out into the atmosphere.How Does a Catalytic Converter Work?Combustion engines [...]
In 1966, GM decided they were through being left behind by Ford’s Mustang, and answered America’s call for speed with the Chevrolet Camaro. This pony-style muscle car, and its twin, the Pontiac Firebird, was an instant success, and the Camaro earned the slot as the pace car for the 1967 Indy 500. The success [...]
As one of the top 10 longest running American car models, the Ford Mustang has made a deep mark in history, and it isn’t going away anytime soon. From the time the Mustang debuted in the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City, it was an instant success, racking up 1 million sales in [...]
‘Tis the season for rust and salt, which can really take a toll on your paint job. Your car needs extra protection against the elements in the winter time, especially in a cold climate. Here are some tips to keep your paint job looking nice year round. Keep it Clean Before you take a [...]
In the snowy Rocky Mountain region, wintertime protection for your car should be at the top of your winter to-do list. A common misconception in our area is if you have a 4WD or AWD vehicle, you don’t need snow chains or snow tires. While 4WD and AWD make it easier for you to [...]
The oil in your engine keeps the pistons moving smoothly within the cylinders. It allows the pistons to come in close contact with the cylinder walls without causing damage. Depending on manufacturer’s recommendations, the engine oil and filter in your car need to be changed about every 5k miles. Missing this deadline by a [...]
Regular maintenance on your car needs to be performed every 15,000 miles, but which tasks need to be completed depend on the number of miles on your car. Some services are done every 15k miles, while others only need to be done every 30k, 45k, or 60k. Let’s take a look at what you [...]
We see all sorts of problems here at Master Muffler. Questions and concerns that come for every make and model of car. And while any given day here can result in a myriad of problems, there are definitely some that are more common than others. Here are just a few that top the [...]
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