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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 16, 2023

CARSENSE Automotive Tips: Diesel Emissions Maintenance

You’ve probably noticed a lot more NS drivers driving vehicles with diesel engines. Diesel is a very popular choice in much of the world and is becoming more commonplace here. North America is j...
Published on: May 31, 2020

CARSENSE 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: Jan 17, 2018

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Liverpool 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: Nov 19, 2017

CARSENSE Automotive Tips: Oxygen Sensor

Many Liverpool 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: Jul 09, 2017

CARSENSE Automotive Tips: Oxygen Sensor

Many Liverpool 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: May 30, 2017

PCV Valve Replacement at CARSENSE in Liverpool

The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Liverpool drivers and our environment here in NS. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of...
Published on: Apr 02, 2017

Simple Answers from CARSENSE for Liverpool: Exhaust Service

Question: My car failed its emissions test, what do I need to do?CARSENSE Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Liverpool drivers smell exhaust...
Published on: Feb 12, 2017