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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: Aug 13, 2023

Exhaust Service at Champlain Service

We've all heard a car or truck in our Vancouver neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main fun...
Published on: Apr 19, 2020

Champlain Service Automotive Tips: Emission System Service

All modern vehicles on BC 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: Mar 03, 2019

Champlain Service Automotive Tips: Oxygen Sensor

Many Vancouver 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: y...
Published on: Feb 24, 2019

PCV Valve Replacement at Champlain Service in Vancouver

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Vancouver drivers and our environment here in BC. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of...
Published on: Feb 03, 2019

Champlain Service 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: Jun 10, 2018

Simple Answers from Champlain Service for Vancouver: Exhaust Service

Question: My car failed its emissions test, what do I need to do?Champlain Service Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Vancouver drivers smel...
Published on: Apr 01, 2018

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Vancouver neighborhood that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.The exhaust system has three main fun...
Published on: Jan 22, 2017