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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: Nov 09, 2025
Making Sense of the O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor Replacement)
As you know, today’s vehicles rely on a lot of computers in them to keep them running clean and efficiently. Those computers depend on information delivered by several sensors throughout t...
Published on: Jan 26, 2025
Simple Answers from Parmer's Automotive for Hugo: Exhaust Service
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Question:My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do?Parmer's Automotive Answer:Let's get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly...
Published on: Apr 18, 2023
Diesel Emissions Maintenance
You’ve probably noticed a lot more vehicles being offered with diesel engines. Diesel is a very popular choice in much of the world. North America is just starting to close the gap b...
Published on: Oct 30, 2022
Oxygen Sensor
Many people hear the term “oxygen sensor" and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen. But they don’t really know much beyond that. Let’s break it down; your vehicle ...
Published on: Aug 23, 2020
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Diesel engines are appearing in more and more vehicles in nearly every category from compact cars to pick-up trucks to high-performance luxury vehicles. In much of the world, 40% or more of pass...
Published on: Jul 30, 2019
Exhaust
We've all heard a car or truck in our Hugo 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/med...
Published on: Sep 10, 2017