Lad's Auto
3832 16 St Se Calgary, AB T2G 3R7 403-263-0225

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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 23, 2023

Lad's Auto 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: Nov 10, 2019

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: Aug 04, 2019

Lad's Auto 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: Sep 30, 2018

Simple Answers from Lad's Auto for Calgary: Exhaust Service

Question: My car failed its emissions test, what do I need to do?Lad's Auto Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Calgary drivers smell exhaust...
Published on: Apr 29, 2018

Exhaust Service at Lad's Auto

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: Mar 18, 2018

PCV Valve Replacement at Lad's Auto 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: Jul 16, 2017

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Calgary neighborhoods that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.{{ image('https://s3.amazonaws.com/www.autonettv.com/...
Published on: Jul 26, 2016