Exhaust

  • Sacramento Exhaust and Emissions Service
    Many Sacramento 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-service...
    Published on: Mar 14, 2014
  • Hal's Auto Care 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: Sep 30, 2014
  • Exhaust Service at Hal's Auto Care: Passing the Smell Test
    The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Sacramento residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Califor...
    Published on: Jan 15, 2015
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation – PCV Valve Service at Hal's Auto Care
    Hello Sacramento! 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 Ca...
    Published on: Jun 11, 2017
  • Hal's Auto Care 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: Jun 26, 2017
  • Exhaust Service at Hal's Auto Care in Sacramento
    Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Sacramento residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Hal's Auto Care is a lot more comprehensive these da...
    Published on: Oct 24, 2017
  • PCV Valve: What Is It?
    Most Sacramento 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 ? Thi...
    Published on: Dec 11, 2017
  • 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: Nov 08, 2020
  • 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: Mar 14, 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: Jun 13, 2021
  • 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: Dec 11, 2022
  • 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 25, 2024