Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?
March 23, 2025
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. Thats because these vehicles can be big polluters. Everyone wants their car to pass the test so they can continue the... More
Catalytic Converter Replacement
March 2, 2025
Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planets air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. Its in the exhaust system, and its job is to superheat unburned, harmful byproducts in the exhaust, so they dont get spewed ou... More
Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)
January 12, 2025
No, ERG isnt the sound a pirate makes. Its a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce certain gases and pollutants in the atmosphere. In fact, ERG stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation. One gas our vehicles may make when they burn fuel is nitric oxide, which can play a big ro... More
Making Sense of the O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor Replacement)
October 6, 2024
As you know, todays 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 the engine and exhaust system. And one of the most important is the oxygen sensor. Known as the O2 sensor f... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
September 1, 2024
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 those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
February 19, 2023
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 system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
March 27, 2022
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 immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More
Exhaust Service at Spartan Tire Brighton in Brighton
May 21, 2020
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Brighton residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Spartan Tire Brighton is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control com... More
Exhaust Service at Spartan Tire Brighton: Passing the Smell Test
July 21, 2019
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Brighton residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Michigan folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we for... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Spartan Tire Brighton
May 5, 2019
Hello Brighton! 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 Michigan vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to ... More