If you drive a vehicle with a gasoline engine, thank the spark plugs for igniting the gasoline/air mixture in each cylinder that keeps your vehicle traveling smoothly down the road every day. Your spark plugs work hard, firing thousands of times in a...
It’s written all over those tires There’s lots of good information to read in books and online. You might not know that you can also “read” your tires and learn a lot about what shape they’re in and if they are in need of attention....
Seeing your Fuel Gauge Like a Timer How long will your vehicle keep you warm before it runs out of gas? In Alberta winter weather conditions when driving around Calgary, or on getaway trips into the mountains, becoming stranded can quickly turn into a dire emergency...
Calgary drivers should know that the axles are the last link in transferring power from the engine to the wheels. They’re strong parts that last a long time but they can run into trouble. Axles just wear out over time and need to be replaced. And sometimes axle seals...
When it’s time for new tires, the choices can be overwhelming for drivers. Let’s look at some common tire categories that fit the bill for us Calgarians. One category at Heritage Autopro is known as “summer tires”. Summer tires are designed to be driven on AB roads...
Quality surveys report fewer problems with new cars than ever before. So does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free in Calgary? Do I Still Need Maintenance? Back when cars spent more time in repair shops, Alberta drivers were more mindful of...
