Exhaust

  • Wallingford Exhaust and Emissions Service
    Many Wallingford residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-servic...
    Published on: Jun 14, 2011
  • Wallingford Tire & Auto Service for Your Exhaust System
    Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. {{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/ExhaustService_Da...
    Published on: Jan 23, 2015
  • Exhaust Service at Wallingford Tire & Auto: Passing the Smell Test
    The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Wallingford residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Connec...
    Published on: Sep 02, 2014
  • Exhaust Service at Wallingford Tire & Auto in Wallingford
    Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Wallingford residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Wallingford Tire & Auto is a lot more comprehensive...
    Published on: Jun 27, 2016
  • PCV Valve: What Is It?
    Most Wallingford 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 ? Th...
    Published on: Nov 20, 2016
  • Wallingford Tire & Auto Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
    Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctor’s office and say, “I’ve got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel b...
    Published on: May 09, 2017
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation – PCV Valve Service at Wallingford Tire & Auto
    Hello Wallingford! 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 in C...
    Published on: Jul 17, 2017
  • 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: Feb 21, 2021
  • 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 26, 2021
  • The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
    Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle.  When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from...
    Published on: Jan 16, 2022
  • Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
    Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it.  That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust s...
    Published on: Mar 19, 2023
  • Catalytic Converter Replacement
    Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planet’s air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter.  It’s in the...
    Published on: Feb 18, 2024